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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
A photo of facility ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR. with Boat Ramp
ZILPO Cabins
Zilpo DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.
Zilpo DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.

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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.

Number of accommodations: 162

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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Rates, Sites & Availability

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162 Sites Available

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

Reviews (658)

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What Guests Are Saying

Zilpo Campground is praised for its beautiful location, cleanliness, and friendly camp hosts, making it a favorite for many long-time visitors. While some amenities, such as hot water availability and maintenance support, have declined, most campers still enjoy the private, serene sites and the access to outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. However, issues like noise from other campers and limited store supplies have been noted, highlighting areas for improvement.

Review Summary

4.2
658 reviews
5
55.5%
365
4
22.2%
146
3
11.9%
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5.3%
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Edward B

Verified

October 17, 2020 • Stayed at: Cabin 039, Loop: H LOOP

5

Campground/ Showers/Bathrooms were clean. Very quiet and relaxing. Staff was polite and professional.

Edward B

Verified

October 17, 2020 • Stayed at: Cabin 039, Loop: H LOOP

5

Campground/ Showers/Bathrooms were clean. Very quiet and relaxing. Staff was polite and professional.

Lance W

Verified

October 16, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP

5

We originally were going to stay at Twin Knobs Campbrougnd, but after some research, we decided to switch the reservation to Zilpo. Having recently moved to Kentucky from California was so happy to get to camp in another season besides summer. All the spots in the H Loop seemed like they would be great for a visit, but after walking around the whole section, we found H 26. It was a double spot with easy access to the lake and set up a beach fire for the night. The only issue was the bathroom nearest to us was shut down, but it really wasn't that much farther. Amazing seeing the Milky Way one evening.

Lance W

Verified

October 16, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP

5

We originally were going to stay at Twin Knobs Campbrougnd, but after some research, we decided to switch the reservation to Zilpo. Having recently moved to Kentucky from California was so happy to get to camp in another season besides summer. All the spots in the H Loop seemed like they would be great for a visit, but after walking around the whole section, we found H 26. It was a double spot with easy access to the lake and set up a beach fire for the night. The only issue was the bathroom nearest to us was shut down, but it really wasn't that much farther. Amazing seeing the Milky Way one evening.

Rachel M

Verified

October 13, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP

2

This is a beautiful area with easy access to the lake at various points, but it's difficult to actually know where you're going. We had a lot of difficulties with maps - the campground map did not match the reservation site online, and none of the hiking trails were accurately represented on the map. The trails were actually quite difficult to find. However, the lake was pretty and there were several access points. The campground was quiet and well kept (although one of the bathhouses was surprisingly closed in our loop). There were a lot of trees that provided privacy between sites.

Matthew P

Verified

October 13, 2020 • Stayed at: Cabin D012, Loop: D LOOP

4

Stayed in a cabin. In good shape and well maintained. No padding on the bunks so be sure to bring your own. Camp ground clean. Lake is beautiful and many great hiking trails. Bathrooms were very close to campground but showers were not. Had to commute to a different camp area to find take a shower. Overall this is a great campground and I would recommend staying here.

Rachel M

Verified

October 13, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP

2

This is a beautiful area with easy access to the lake at various points, but it's difficult to actually know where you're going. We had a lot of difficulties with maps - the campground map did not match the reservation site online, and none of the hiking trails were accurately represented on the map. The trails were actually quite difficult to find. However, the lake was pretty and there were several access points. The campground was quiet and well kept (although one of the bathhouses was surprisingly closed in our loop). There were a lot of trees that provided privacy between sites.

Matthew P

Verified

October 13, 2020 • Stayed at: Cabin D012, Loop: D LOOP

4

Stayed in a cabin. In good shape and well maintained. No padding on the bunks so be sure to bring your own. Camp ground clean. Lake is beautiful and many great hiking trails. Bathrooms were very close to campground but showers were not. Had to commute to a different camp area to find take a shower. Overall this is a great campground and I would recommend staying here.

Ian L

October 12, 2020

5

see our prior reviews Outstanding !

Ian L

Verified

October 12, 2020 • Stayed at: H036, Loop: H LOOP

5

Wonderful! See our comments from our other stay at this sire

Location Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.075 / -83.5

Map of Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. location at Salt Lick, KY, United States
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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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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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