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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
Lance W
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP
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
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP
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.
Matthew P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: Cabin D012, Loop: D LOOP
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
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP
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
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: Cabin D012, Loop: D LOOP
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
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP
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.
Ian L
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: H036, Loop: H LOOP
This is our favorite Campground. The husband and wife Management Team are exceptional both professionally and personally. We have been back a few times and the entire experience is consistent each time. The area is immaculate. There is adequate space between camp sites which assures privacy with plenty of shade. The lake is close by no matter which site you are located at. The bathrooms are clean but in need of a facelift. We'll be back often.
Ian L
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: H036, Loop: H LOOP
Wonderful! See our comments from our other stay at this sire
Ian L
October 12, 2020
see our prior reviews Outstanding !
Ian L
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: H036, Loop: H LOOP
This is our favorite Campground. The husband and wife Management Team are exceptional both professionally and personally. We have been back a few times and the entire experience is consistent each time. The area is immaculate. There is adequate space between camp sites which assures privacy with plenty of shade. The lake is close by no matter which site you are located at. The bathrooms are clean but in need of a facelift. We'll be back often.
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.
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GeneralReservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.
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