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About Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.
Number of accommodations: 162
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Reviews (707)
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
Bethany F
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: G019, Loop: G LOOP
We had a wonderful time at Zilpo, October 16-20, 2024. We stayed at site G-19 with three tents and loved the access to the lake. Unfortunately, they winterized the closest bathhouse the week prior and had a porta-potty instead. This was super clean and fine to use, the other bathroom was a short walk to site G11. Our hosts were awesome and the Halloween decor was a favorite of our toddlers. The site and entire campground was clean and well maintained. The noise was minimal from other campers, there was hardly anyone there during the week. We did find a total of three ticks after our nature walks across the toddlers and dog, but nothing major. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone with small children. Our family has stayed at Koomer Ridge Campground in October for over 40 years, due to Helene we shifted to Zilpo. We will be back. :)
Tim G
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: G013, Loop: G LOOP
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Tim G
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: G013, Loop: G LOOP
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Anna H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2024 • Stayed at: H022, Loop: H LOOP
Such beautiful, secluded sites! Perfect if you want to feel alone in the woods (and for paddlers who can get into the water from the edge of the campsite). I put up a hammock at the edge of the lake and lay there for hours.
The water was off in our loop, which might have been due to the season or to the tree that had fallen on the bathhouse. But heading to another loop for water was a minor inconvenience for such a great site!
Anna H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2024 • Stayed at: H022, Loop: H LOOP
Such beautiful, secluded sites! Perfect if you want to feel alone in the woods (and for paddlers who can get into the water from the edge of the campsite). I put up a hammock at the edge of the lake and lay there for hours.
The water was off in our loop, which might have been due to the season or to the tree that had fallen on the bathhouse. But heading to another loop for water was a minor inconvenience for such a great site!
Lynn R
VerifiedOctober 9, 2024 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP
Even though there was no power due to hurricane Helene it was a beautiful campground with spacious sites. Enjoyed the view of the lake and taking the path along it.
Lynn R
VerifiedOctober 9, 2024 • Stayed at: H016, Loop: H LOOP
Even though there was no power due to hurricane Helene it was a beautiful campground with spacious sites. Enjoyed the view of the lake and taking the path along it.
Jared H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: H022, Loop: H LOOP
Another fantastic weekend at the lake. The staff were friendly and helpful and the restrooms were well maintained. Can't wait to come back!
Cami W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: G007, Loop: G LOOP
We camped at G7 and had a wonderful time. Campsites felt very private and comfortable, great tent pads and large picnic tables. The camp hosts were the best! They worked very hard cleaning debris and preparing for campers even days after the hurricane blew through. The lake was amazing and the trail around from the boat dock to the swimming area was easy and fun to meander. Fishing off the banks was fun and easy access, though we didn't have much success fishing this time. Bring tick and mosquito repellant, just part of the whole experience! The bathrooms were clean and well kept.
Jared H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: H022, Loop: H LOOP
Another fantastic weekend at the lake. The staff were friendly and helpful and the restrooms were well maintained. Can't wait to come back!
Location Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.
Address:
8697 Z Ilpo Road
Salt Lick, KY, 40371
United States
In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Route 211 and U.S. Route 60,
take Route 211 south for 3.6 miles to the Forest Recreation sign. Turn left
at the sign, onto Clear Creek Road and go 3.9 miles to Zilpo Campground sign.
Turn left at the sign onto Forest Route 918 and drive 8.7 miles to the campground.
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.
16 mi drive to downtown Salt Lick (about 28 min)
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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Last updated: September 4, 2026
