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Reviews (726)
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.
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
Lesley S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: H013, Loop: H LOOP
Great site. Very roomy for a single site. Lots of shade. Clean bathrooms and showers. Everyone was very nice. Great first time experience. Will be back soon!
David S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: A LOOP
The toilets need an easier method to flush. I was camped across from one facility and made it a practice to check for unflushed toilets. I understand children would have a problem, but it amazes me that adults don't tend to their children and make sure the toilets are suitable for the next person. The people who were in charge of cleaning "A" loop bathrooms did an amazing job. I saw them several times a day checking and cleaning. They did a job that most people wouldn't.
David S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: A LOOP
The toilets need an easier method to flush. I was camped across from one facility and made it a practice to check for unflushed toilets. I understand children would have a problem, but it amazes me that adults don't tend to their children and make sure the toilets are suitable for the next person. The people who were in charge of cleaning "A" loop bathrooms did an amazing job. I saw them several times a day checking and cleaning. They did a job that most people wouldn't.
Miranda W
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin F019, Loop: F LOOP
We normally stay at Twin Knobs but with the economy the way it has been and everyone wanting to go the cheaper route for vacation, we have had to stay at Zilpo. It’s beautiful there but the state doesn’t pay as much attention to that side and the bathrooms are horrible, some of the host are just awful. Now when my family has stayed before the hosts use to keep the bathrooms clean, I don’t know how they do it now but the past two times we have stayed whoever cleans them now, well let’s just say a 2 yr old could do better. We stayed in the F loop the past 2 times so needless to say I won’t be staying in that loop anymore and if I can help it I won’t be stay at Zilpo.. We rented the cabin in that loop and they said “it was just cleaned” when we got there. I had to re-sweep the floors and wipe everything down cause it was awful! Its like they just went in and sprayed Pine-Sol everywhere and that’s it. I even had to clean the air filter cause it wasn’t blowing out cool air!! It was about 2 inches thick with dirt!! The cabin says no pets allowed and no smoking but whoever stayed before us let’s just say they had pets and smoked. They did not even wipe the windows off and there was still ketchup and sticky stuff all over the front door window!! So I will find a different loop or try my best to book way ahead of time to stay at Twin Knobs. They have beautiful spots at Zilpo if the state would just but forth the extra effort on the Zilpo side that they do on the Twin Knob side!!
Miranda W
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: Cabin F019, Loop: F LOOP
We normally stay at Twin Knobs but with the economy the way it has been and everyone wanting to go the cheaper route for vacation, we have had to stay at Zilpo. It’s beautiful there but the state doesn’t pay as much attention to that side and the bathrooms are horrible, some of the host are just awful. Now when my family has stayed before the hosts use to keep the bathrooms clean, I don’t know how they do it now but the past two times we have stayed whoever cleans them now, well let’s just say a 2 yr old could do better. We stayed in the F loop the past 2 times so needless to say I won’t be staying in that loop anymore and if I can help it I won’t be stay at Zilpo.. We rented the cabin in that loop and they said “it was just cleaned” when we got there. I had to re-sweep the floors and wipe everything down cause it was awful! Its like they just went in and sprayed Pine-Sol everywhere and that’s it. I even had to clean the air filter cause it wasn’t blowing out cool air!! It was about 2 inches thick with dirt!! The cabin says no pets allowed and no smoking but whoever stayed before us let’s just say they had pets and smoked. They did not even wipe the windows off and there was still ketchup and sticky stuff all over the front door window!! So I will find a different loop or try my best to book way ahead of time to stay at Twin Knobs. They have beautiful spots at Zilpo if the state would just but forth the extra effort on the Zilpo side that they do on the Twin Knob side!!
Rachel M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: H018, Loop: H LOOP
Zilpo campground is our favorite place to camp in Kentucky!
Rachel M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: H018, Loop: H LOOP
Zilpo campground is our favorite place to camp in Kentucky!
Bernie G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: H007, Loop: H LOOP
Great camping experience. I highly recommend!
Bernie G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: H007, Loop: H LOOP
Great camping experience. I highly recommend!
Mark D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: F015, Loop: F LOOP
Maintenance and upkeep lacking. For 30 years we complain not enough electric sites. More electric sites desired.
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...
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 sign onto Forest Route 918 and drive 8.7 mi to the campground.
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
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GeneralReservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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