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About Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.
Number of accommodations: 162
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Reviews (322)
What Guests Are Saying
Zilpo Campground offers beautiful, secluded sites with excellent access to the lake, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The campground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly staff, although some services like water access and store items may be limited. While noise from other campers can be an issue, many visitors appreciate the serene environment and recommend Zilpo for its scenic beauty and enjoyable activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Zilpo Campground offers beautiful, secluded sites with excellent access to the lake, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The campground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly staff, although some services like water access and store items may be limited. While noise from other campers can be an issue, many visitors appreciate the serene environment and recommend Zilpo for its scenic beauty and enjoyable activities.
Review Summary
Connie Z
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: Cabin A013, Loop: A LOOP
The beach was closed for the three days we were there. Unfortunately there is not much else to do in the summer months besides hiking if the beach is closed
Phill S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: E010, Loop: E LOOP
Great experience. Campsite was nice. Bathrooms were in good shape. Water was easy to access. Beach was perfect for KY. Tons of space.
-Phill
Jeremy S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: A LOOP
Need a refund
Laurel R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: H034, Loop: H LOOP
The camping sites are more secluded than a national park. It was very relaxing and quiet!
gunnar d
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: H018, Loop: H LOOP
Zilpo is a secluded getaway and well worth the drive. Located on a peninsula there are multiple access points for recreation. Swimming, fishing, boating and hiking to name a few.
Matt S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: H034, Loop: H LOOP
Wooded, level sites, great facilities, plenty of hiking and swimming to keep everyone entertained.
Dan M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: H026, Loop: H LOOP
Last year I contacted management about a water spigot that had been running non-stop for at least 3 years, maybe more. This year that water spigot wasn’t running, but had been shut off completely. Some of the showers were totally cold water, no hot at all. We love Zilpo but many things seem to be neglected. Maybe its a budget issue. Its been a weird year.
Deanna J
VerifiedJuly 20, 2021 • Stayed at: H038, Loop: H LOOP
The campground was quiet and clean. The campground host did a wonderful job of keeping the bath house tidy. The sites in H Loop were very nice.
The only downfall is the distance to the campground after entering the park.
Roland P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: H035, Loop: H LOOP
We have been camping at Zilpo for 20 years and it is great. Heather and Rick who were our camp host are awesome. They take great care of the sites and are very nice people. All of the other hosts are very nice and helpful also. Thank all of you for making our experience so good. We will hopefully see you in the fall God willing.
Cindy T
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: H022, Loop: H LOOP
This is our favorite place to camp!!
Location Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.
Address:
8697 Z Ilpo Road
Salt Lick, KY, 40371
United States
In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Route 211 and U.S. Route 60,
take Route 211 south for 3.6 miles to the Forest Recreation sign. Turn left
at the sign, onto Clear Creek Road and go 3.9 miles to Zilpo Campground sign.
Turn left at the sign onto Forest Route 918 and drive 8.7 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.075 / -83.5
Policies & Rules
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Limit 6 people and 2 vehicles per single campsite; additional vehicles will be charged an additional fee per night; additional guest will be charged $2 per night. |
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Each cabin has 2 double bunk beds with out mattresses, Please bring your own sleeping bags or other bedding.Each cabin can accommodate up to 6 people and 1 vehicle. Tents and RVs are not allowed at the cabins. |
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Beach is opened from Memorial day to Labor day, unless flooding occurs hours of operation are 11am to 8 pm |
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Only Authorized companies are allowed to drop off and set up rental trailers, all unauthorized RV trailer rental deliveries will be turned away. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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A discount of 25% is now available for reservations that include 7 or more consecutive days. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralReservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.