Zilpo Campground

All around, top notch, 5 star experience. Campground very nice, clean, and organized. Boat ramp easy accessible, beach, store, ice anything you could possibly need. Staff both friendly and helpful and go well above and beyond expectations. G loop host, Buffalo and Lisa receive my highest compliments. They have done a fantastic job keeping Zilpo Campground a true hidden gem. Thank you all.

We stayed in G-Loop and had a wonderful experience! Our camp hosts Jason and Lisa were phenomenal, have never had such wonderful sweet hosts. They worked so hard to make everyone's stay comfortable, picking up debris after hurricane damage, and even hosting a new tradition of trick-or-treat in the campground. Such a sweet place with precious memories. Our campsite was SO comfortable, the place was very clean, and the lake was so beautiful! Had a wonderful relaxing time away. Yes there are mosquitos and ticks while hiking- just part of the outdoors- bring bug spray for hikes and some Therm-o-cell citronella for the evenings at camp and you'll be just fine. Happy camping!

We had a blast car camping with our roof top tent. We brought SUP boards and played on the lake which was so much fun. Firewood, electrical hookups, water, and the bath house were all great amenities. The campground is dog-friendly too which was perfect.

Other than an extra 40 mins to get around to the campground, the location is awesome. Large campsites, you can hardly see the other sites. Heavily wooded, right in the lake. Great hiking trails!

For Site G-2 We made our reservation on line for 9/23/24-9/25/24 . No one was at the check in/ check out station the whole time we were there. The MANAGER came to our camp site on Wednesday as we were getting ready to leave and wanted to know if we had any camp tags for our truck? I told her no and she said did we have reservations? Shouldn’t she have known that? There is no camp host on G Site No shower house you have to go to site H for showers. No ice for the 3 days we were there, we had to go out to Salt Lick to get Ice. Only one bathroom house the other one is a Port-A-Poty. They do not spray for mosquitoes or other biting bugs like they use to. My advice Do NOT GO TO CAVE RUN LAKE FOR CAMPING!!!

We recently stayed here for Memorial Day weekend. This was my first trip there in 17 years and it was nothing short of amazing. The entrance is beautiful, you feel like you are driving in to a mountain retreat. Our campsite was clean and all amenities were available. The staff was so friendly and so welcoming. We’ve already booked again for July!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Zilpo Campground on the F loop, and it was an unforgettable experience! The natural beauty of Daniel Boone National Forest is breathtaking, and Zilpo Campground offers the perfect setting to immerse yourself in it. What made my stay truly exceptional were the incredible staff members, especially Buffalo and Lisa. From the moment I arrived, they were warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. Buffalo’s extensive knowledge of the area and Lisa’s friendly demeanor made me feel right at home. They went above and beyond to ensure that all campers had a fantastic experience. Their dedication to maintaining the campground and their commitment to visitor satisfaction are truly commendable. The F loop itself was serene and well-maintained, providing a peaceful retreat amidst nature. Whether it was hiking, enjoying the lake, or simply relaxing by the campfire, every moment was enriched by the tranquil surroundings and the wonderful company of other campers. If you’re looking for a campground that offers stunning scenery, excellent facilities, and outstanding staff, Zilpo Campground is the place to go. I can’t recommend it highly enough, and I look forward to returning in the future. Thank you, Buffalo and Lisa, for making my stay so memorable!

Beautiful spot for a weekend getaway with my family! Loved the convenience of having direct access to cave run lake. Our site and cabin were both as clean as you can get when outdoors and the cold AC in the cabin was very refreshing after a hot day spent on the lake! I loved seeing the wildlife and the fact that anything I needed the staff was there to help without any complaints! We will be making a trip up very frequently :)