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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
Emily B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: H027, Loop: H LOOP
The lake is beautiful and we enjoyed our campsite, but it was VERY expensive for a basic campsite, there was no attendant at the entrance when we arrived around 4:00, and the showers/bathrooms weren't in great condition. The scenery is lovely and it was easy to get to, but other aspects could be improved and the cost is really high.
Pliney w
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: Cabin D010, Loop: D LOOP
Enjoyed our stay Didn’t have any problems. All host were very friendly. Cabin D was great Just need showers but all was great
Larry W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: G020, Loop: G LOOP
Quiet at the campground. Saw several deer, some turkeys came within 15 yards of the campsite and saw a bobcat on the way in. Caught fish and enjoyed swimming.
Kala B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: H018, Loop: H LOOP
The camping spot was clean quiet and perfect! We had a beautiful view and a quick walk to the water, where the kids stayed swimming! Didn’t even have to drive to the beach, which we also did and it was great too! Will definitely be back!
Brian H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: H028, Loop: H LOOP
I've been camping here for years, needs to have a little refresh. Campsites could use a little gravel, bathhouses needs to be painted inside and repairs made to some other small things. But the hosts are great and doing a good job cleaning, the facility just needs a little bit of TLC. But overall I had a great time and so did my daughter and friends.
Lauren j
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: H035, Loop: H LOOP
This place is beautiful and the staff obviously work very hard to keep it so clean.
curtis s
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: G011, Loop: G LOOP
I’ll maintained! Site had garbage in it upon arrival! Beach was closed the entire time we were there! Will not return
CHASTIDYI P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: G002, Loop: G LOOP
We stayed on a Sunday night and a Monday night. We arrived after hours so there was no one there when we drove in. The campground was empty and quiet. Our spot G02 was nice, but it wasn't as close to the restrooms as I thought when I booked it based on the map. However, it had cell signal, and we were really happy about that. The bathrooms weren't clean (there were used q-tips and things sitting out and around) and were full of spiders. I had one jump on me while I was peeing, and I was nervous about showering because they were all in the shower area. On Monday morning, I drove out to check in and asked about the road to the beach. I was told it wouldn't be opened because there weren't that many people in the campground and there were no activities planned. We took the dogs for a walk a couple of hours later, and it had been opened for a family to come in and have a cookout. It wasn't awful, but I don't think I would want to go back.
lisa c
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: H038, Loop: H LOOP
We had a great camping trip the host were super helpful especially the Deskins .
Chris H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: H038, Loop: H LOOP
Camp Spot H38 is awesome ! The Site is huge ,clean and secluded! 30 amp and 20 amp is all that’s available and water is available in the loop but not close enough for a hose. New fire pit and level pad. Only thing I wish U.S. forest service would invest in is remodeling the Bath house !
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 18, 2026
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