Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

8697 Z Ilpo Road, Salt Lick, Kentucky, United States
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Reservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.

Zilpo campground site H a relaxing quiet place
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Zilpo DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.
Zilpo DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.

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Available sites

162 total sites
RV Sites 141 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 9 sites Check Availability Cabins 12 sites Check Availability

About Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. The scenic campground offers a cabin rental, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a selection of lakefront sites. Views of the lake are enjoyed by those who relax on the sandy beach. Tater Knob, a fire tower open to the public, is nearby, offering outstanding views of the area.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 29 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

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  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

162 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A001, Loop: A LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A002, Loop: A LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ A003, Loop: A LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 A004, Loop: A LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ A005, Loop: A LOOP Tent
Paved
🚐 A006, Loop: A LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A007, Loop: A LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A008, Loop: A LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A009, Loop: A LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A010, Loop: A LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A011, Loop: A LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A012, Loop: A LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B001, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B003, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B004, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B005, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B006, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B007, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B008, Loop: B LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B009, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B010, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B011, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B012, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B013, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B014, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B015, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B016, Loop: B LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C001, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C002, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C003, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C004, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C005, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C007, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C008, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C009, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C010, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C011, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C012, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C013, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C014, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C015, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C016, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C017, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C018, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C019, Loop: C LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C020, Loop: C LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🏠 Cabin 039, Loop: H LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin 040, Loop: H LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin 041, Loop: H LOOP Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠 Cabin A013, Loop: A LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin D009, Loop: D LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin D010, Loop: D LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin D011, Loop: D LOOP Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠 Cabin D012, Loop: D LOOP Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠 Cabin D013, Loop: D LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin D014, Loop: D LOOP Cabin
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🏠 Cabin F019, Loop: F LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🏠 Cabin G030, Loop: G LOOP Cabin
6 guests
🚐 D001, Loop: D LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D002, Loop: D LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D003, Loop: D LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D004, Loop: D LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D005, Loop: D LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D006, Loop: D LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E001, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E002, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E003, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E004, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E005, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E006, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E007, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E008, Loop: E LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E009, Loop: E LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E010, Loop: E LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E011, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E012, Loop: E LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E013, Loop: E LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E014, Loop: E LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F001, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F002, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 F004, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F005, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 F006, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F007, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F008, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F009, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F010, Loop: F LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F011, Loop: F LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F012, Loop: F LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F013, Loop: F LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F014, Loop: F LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F015, Loop: F LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F016, Loop: F LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F017, Loop: F LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F018, Loop: F LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G002, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G003, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G004, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G005, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G006, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G007, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ G008, Loop: G LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
⛺ G009, Loop: G LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 G010, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G011, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G012, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G013, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G014, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G015, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G016, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G017, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G018, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G019, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ G020, Loop: G LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
⛺ G021, Loop: G LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 G022, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G023, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G024, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G025, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G026, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G027, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G028, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G029, Loop: G LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G031, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G032, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G034, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 G035, Loop: G LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H001, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H003, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H006, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 H007, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H008, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H009, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H010, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H011, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 H012, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H013, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H014, Loop: H LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H015, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H016, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H017, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H018, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H019, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H020, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H021, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H022, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H023, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H024, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ H025, Loop: H LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 H026, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H027, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H028, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H029, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ H030, Loop: H LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 H031, Loop: H LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H032, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H033, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H034, Loop: H LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H035, Loop: H LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H036, Loop: H LOOP RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ H037, Loop: H LOOP Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 H038, Loop: H LOOP RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (726)

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What Guests Are Saying

Zilpo Campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean campsites, and friendly staff, making for a generally enjoyable camping experience. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and scenic views, with many indicating they would return. However, there are notable concerns regarding the condition of bathroom facilities, maintenance of amenities, and accessibility of water, suggesting that some areas could benefit from improvements and more attentive upkeep.

Review Summary

4.1
726 reviews
5
54.4%
395
4
22.3%
162
3
12.3%
89
2
5.4%
39
1
5.6%
41

Andrea H

Verified

June 14, 2021 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: C LOOP

5

It was nice and quiet, really enjoyed the experience

Heidi T

June 14, 2021

1

I had ordered a full hookup site to find we did not have water when we arrived. They couldn't move us to another site saying all booked, but we were the only ones in ABC camping area! If it wasn't for Alex allowing us to hook up to the water at the restrooms (again we were the only ones in the site, and would have moved it if anyone else showed up), we would have left on the first day. She was very sympathetic as the water trouble was to have been fixed prior to us showing up. Maintenance on the grounds was lacking, hasn't been mowed ever, causing a bad case of Ticks to appear. Be ware of Jennifer! She has no customer service and VERY RUDE!!! She was insistent we move our hose even though we were the only ones around for miles, and we had prior approval did not matter to this WOMAN. She should not be allowed to work with the public! It was a very quiet site. I guess we being the only ones in ABC area was the reason!! The grounds are not well maintained!!! The people working there for years need to find another job they are rude. Alex if your reading this Thank You for your great customer service, and I hope you can teach the old ones how to handle people!!!!

Andrea H

Verified

June 14, 2021 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: C LOOP

5

It was nice and quiet, really enjoyed the experience

michelle g

Verified

June 18, 2021 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: B LOOP

4

We love camping at zilpo. The only downside was storm damage that caused the beach to be closed during our stay. It opened the day we had to leave.

michelle g

Verified

June 18, 2021 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: B LOOP

4

We love camping at zilpo. The only downside was storm damage that caused the beach to be closed during our stay. It opened the day we had to leave.

Rutika P

Verified

June 21, 2021 • Stayed at: E010, Loop: E LOOP

5

Amazing campsite to have adventurous outing at!! Only make sure ahead of time that lake is going to be open on the days you plan to visit, if interested in swimming. All in all our all time favorite spot for camping. :)

Laurie B

Verified

June 21, 2021 • Stayed at: H013, Loop: H LOOP

4

Quiet, beautiful. Choose sites H 17, 22, 26 or 27 for a water view. 😍

Rutika P

Verified

June 21, 2021 • Stayed at: E010, Loop: E LOOP

5

Amazing campsite to have adventurous outing at!! Only make sure ahead of time that lake is going to be open on the days you plan to visit, if interested in swimming. All in all our all time favorite spot for camping. :)

Laurie B

Verified

June 21, 2021 • Stayed at: H013, Loop: H LOOP

4

Quiet, beautiful. Choose sites H 17, 22, 26 or 27 for a water view. 😍

Paula C

Verified

June 22, 2021 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: D LOOP

5

Loved our host!

Location & Directions for Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

8697 Z Ilpo Road, Salt Lick, KY 40371 United States

Getting There

In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Route 211 and U.S. Route 60,
take Route 211 south for 3.6 mi to the Forest Recreation sign. Turn left
at the sign, onto Clear Creek Road and go 3.9 mi to Zilpo Campground sign.
Turn left at the si...

Nearest town

Salt Lick, KY - 16 mi

About 28 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Route 60 and State Route 211. U.S. Route 60 is approximately 3.6 miles from the campground.

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Beach is opened from Memorial day to Labor day, unless flooding occurs hours of operation are 11am to 8 pm
  • Only Authorized companies are allowed to drop off and set up rental trailers, all unauthorized RV trailer rental deliveries will be turned away.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A discount of 25% is now available for reservations that include 7 or more consecutive days.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Reservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.

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