Cabins · USDA Forest Service · Kentucky
Cabins at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.
USDA Forest Service · Kentucky, United States
- Units
- 12
- Sleeps
- 6 per unit
- Bedrooms
- 1 per unit
- Electricity
- All
- Pets
- 4 of 12 allow pets
- Elevation
- 784 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Nearest town
- SALT LICK
- Address
- 8697 ZILPO ROAD phone: 606-768-2722, SALT LICK, KY, 40371
- Phone
- 606-768-2722
About
Overview
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest community is 12 miles away.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin 039 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin 040 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin 041 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | |||
| Cabin A013 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin D009 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin D010 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin D011 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | |||
| Cabin D012 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | |||
| Cabin D013 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin D014 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | |||
| Cabin F019 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve | ||||
| Cabin G030 | 6 | 1 | ✓ | – | Reserve |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 27° | 0° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 31° | 15° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 38° | 19° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 48° | 30° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 60° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 65° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 71° | 64° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 70° | 61° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 65° | 52° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 48° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 38° | 21° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 32° | 6° | 67° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
- Zilpo Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 169 sites
- Claylick Boat-In Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Twin Knobs Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Twin Knobs Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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