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

Joshua S

Verified

June 22, 2026 • Stayed at: H030, Loop: H LOOP

5

Joshua S

Verified

June 22, 2026 • Stayed at: H030, Loop: H LOOP

5

Kevin B

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: D LOOP

3

The fresh water spouts for campers are all leaking, and 3 of the dump stations are not working properly.

Doug F

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: D LOOP

4

Gate staff and campground hosts were very nice and had excellent communication. Facilities were all kept clean. However, upgrades are needed.

Hale A

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: H029, Loop: H LOOP

4

Clean campground and facilities. We love coming to Zilpo Campground each year as a family.

Kevin C

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: Cabin 039, Loop: H LOOP

4

Great campground

Matthew G

Verified

July 1, 2026 • Stayed at: G003, Loop: G LOOP

5

Love,Love Zilpo Campground! It’s hands down better than TwinKnobs, the only campground my family and I will stay at, we’ve been staying at Zilpo Campground for over 15 years.

Samantha O

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: H034, Loop: H LOOP

5

First time at Cave Run Lake or any surrounding area. Lake was easily accessible from H loop for the whole family. Campground was more private than most but with water, electricity, flush toilets, and showers. Camp hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Store was closed but was opened by 7-3 when we returned (didn’t know everything was flooded the year before). We have already booked another trip.

gunnar d

Verified

July 8, 2026 • Stayed at: H022, Loop: H LOOP

4

Despite the relentless rain the sites on H loop stayed dry. The restrooms were clean and a toilet paper dispenser that broke was repaired quickly. The one drawback is the water spigots by the camp site were not working.

Jody C

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: F LOOP

2

Was sold a double site and it wasn’t the power box could only handle one plug. Very disappointing that I paid double the price and couldn’t even camp with the whole party. Only one shower house working and it was like trying to take a shower in a dumpster. Place is not worth the money will never be back again.

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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