Reservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.
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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.
Electric hookups are provided at some campsites. Drinking water is located centrally within the loops. Flush toilets and showers are spread throughout the campground as well. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. A dump station and concrete boat ramp are also included.
Each of the 12 cabins can accommodate up to six guests. They each have a table, two chairs and a sleeping area with two sets of bunk beds (4 beds). A picnic table, lantern post and campfire ring are provided outside. Pets may reside only in cabins 41,120,121 and 123. Cabins 109, 123 and 136 have ramps that can accommodate wheel chairs.
A campground store with ice, firewood, camping gear and food is on-site. Roads are paved and level tent pads are gravel.
Reservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.
Opening day for this campground has been delayed due to flooding. We hope to be able to open on 5/22/25. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Limit 6 people and 2 vehicles per single campsite; additional vehicles will be charged an additional fee per might night; additional guest will be charged $1 per night.
Each cabin has 2 double bunk beds with out mattresses, Please bring your own sleeping bags or other bedding.
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.
A discount of 25% is now available for reservations that include 7 or more consecutive days.
Zilpo sits on a peninsula in the middle portion of Cave Run Lake at an elevation of 800 feet. The lake spans 8,270 acres with soft, sandy beaches. The campground is shaded by a stand of mixed hardwoods, and campsites have good privacy.
The nearest community is 12 miles away.
Water skiing and swimming are wonderful ways to enjoy the lake. Muskie, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish attract avid anglers. Hikers are fans of the Zilpo Mountain Loop Trail that extends for 2.25 miles, connecting to a network of other trails around the lake.
Nature programs are regularly scheduled during peak season and wildlife watching is rewarding.
8697 ZILPO ROAD phone: 606-768-2722 SALT LICK KY 40371
8697 ZIlpo Road Salt lick KY 40371
For campground inquiries, please call: 606-768-2722
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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.
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