| Location | Salt lick, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $31–$105/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (322 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 65 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 15A / 20A / 30A / 50A |
| RV sites | 120 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For., not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights19 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights40 sites open for every night · from $31/night
Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. is a Recreation.gov campground in Salt Lick. It lists 120 RV or RV/tent sites and 12 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 65 ft. 13 sites have electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site H003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site H001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site H030 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site H018 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site H020 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 163 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| H030 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H028 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H015 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H033 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H017 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H024 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H020 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H037 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H032 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H025 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (322 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Water problems. Campground open but many areas closed off.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 65 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
8697 ZIlpo Road
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Perched on a 800-foot peninsula in the middle section of Cave Run Lake, Zilpo campground sits among mixed hardwoods and fronts soft, sandy beaches that make it easy to move straight from your site to the water. The campground offers 163 total campsites: 151 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and 12 glamping units (the on-site cabins). Those sites are arranged across eight loops A Loop has 13 sites, B 15, C 19, D 12, E 14, F 18, G 34 and H 38 with paved roads, gravel tent pads and good site privacy under the trees. Most sites include a picnic table and campfire ring; a selection of sites has electric hookups, and central drinking water, flush toilets and showers are distributed through the loops. Practical conveniences include a dump station, a concrete boat ramp for easy lake access, and a campground store selling ice, firewood, basic camping gear and food. Reservations that include 7 or more consecutive nights qualify for a 25% discount; fees otherwise vary by site type and date. Recreation centers on Cave Run Lake and the surrounding forest: the campground's sandy beach is popular for swimming and sunning, a concrete ramp supports boating and water-skiing, and anglers fish for muskie, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Hikers can take the 2.25-mile Zilpo Mountain Loop Trail from the campground and link into a wider trail network, while the nearby Tater Knob fire tower (open to the public) provides extended views of the lake and ridgelines. The 12 cabins each sleep up to six people and include a table, two chairs and a sleeping area with two sets of bunk beds; each cabin also has a picnic table, lantern post and campfire ring outside. Pets are allowed only in cabins 41, 120, 121 and 123, and cabins 109, 123 and 136 have ramps for wheelchair access. Nature programs and interpretive offerings run during the peak season, wildlife viewing is rewarding from the shore and trails, and the nearest town is about 12 miles away near Salt Lick, KY the campground is reached via Forest Route 918 off Route 211 south of U.S. 60.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $31 |
| H018 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H023 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H012 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H009 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| D005 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| D006 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| H008 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| D004 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $31 |
| D003 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $44 |
| H007 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $44 |
| D002 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $44 |
| D001 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $44 |
| H027 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| H003 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| H001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $45 |
| H036 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $46 |
| H029 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $46 |
| H010 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $46 |
| H011 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $51 |
| Cabin D010 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin 041 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin D013 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin D009 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin 040 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin D014 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin 039 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin G030 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
| Cabin D012 cabin electric | ✓ | ✓ | $105 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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