Zilpo Campground - Daniel Boone National Forest

Zilpo Campground - Daniel Boone National Forest near Salt Lick Kentucky is a fairly "remote" US Forest Service Campground in the Daniel Boone National Forest in northeastern Kentucky.  The access road is a 11 mile paved two lane road.  Located on a 355-acre wooded peninsula extending into Cave Run Lake, Zilpo Recreation Area features 166 campsites.  30 sites with electric service, the rest non-electric.  Potable water and dump station located in the campground.  About half the sites can be reserved 6 months in advance. Campground consists of 8 loops, 4 restrooms, 5 shower buildings and 12 retail cabins.  A large sandy beach with roped swimming area offers visitors a spectacular view of the lake.  The beach and bath house are accessible. A concrete boat ramp features a dock for easy loading and a large parking lot. The country store offers food, snacks, ice, fishing licenses, bait and tackle, and camping supplies.