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Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

Daniel Boone National Forest

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12 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sat, Jul 25

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Sun, Jul 26

None

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Mon, Jul 27

67

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Tue, Jul 28

69

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Wed, Jul 29

70

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Thu, Jul 30

62

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Fri, Jul 31

45

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Sat, Aug 1

44

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Sun, Aug 2

65

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Mon, Aug 3

74

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Tue, Aug 4

76

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Wed, Aug 5

75

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Thu, Aug 6

75

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Fri, Aug 7

63

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. Electric hookups are provided at some campsites. Zilpo sits on a peninsula in the middle portion of Cave Run Lake at an elevation of 800 feet.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Recreation

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.

Nearby Attractions

The nearest community is 12 miles away.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

101 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site H038

H LOOP

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site C015

C LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site F011

F LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site F018

F LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site G016

G LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site B012

B LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site G020

G LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site H027

H LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site B013

B LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site A005

A LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site C014

C LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site C006

C LOOP

MANAGEMENT

63 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B010

B LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site G024

G LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site G018

G LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

12

people

shade

Site B016

B LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site E010

E LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site G007

G LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site Cabin D009

D LOOP

CABIN ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site H015

H LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site C012

C LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C016

C LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site G010

G LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site C013

C LOOP

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Important notices

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.

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Common questions

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