Zilpo Campground
Scenic Zilpo Campground offers cabin rentals, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a selection of lakefront sites. A stand of mixed hardwoods shades the campground, and campsites have good privacy. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Electric hookups are available at some campsites. Bathhouses with showers are spread throughout the campground. An RV dump station is available. Reservable cabins sleep up to seven, and have beds, table, porch, accessible ramp entrance and picnic tables.
During your stay, you will have access to all the amenities and facilities of the 355-acre Zilpo Recreation Area including a boat ramp, campground store, sandy swimming beach and scenic trails.
General Information
The beach and boat ramp will close if lake levels rise above 740 feet. Check current lake levels before your visit.
3rd Friday in March - Last Sunday in October
Check-in: 2 p.m.
Checkout: 11 a.m. Only registered campers are allowed at Zilpo after 10 p.m.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $28 per night
Premium Single Site: $39 per night
Double Site: $39 per night
Cabin: $94 per night
Electric hook-up Fee: $11 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night
Dump Station Fee: $9 per use (non-registered camper)
A fee is required to use the campground. Campers must reserve a site in advance at Recreation.gov.
Pets are allowed at specific sites. Contact VISTA Recreation for more information.
Contact Name: VISTA Recreation
Contact Phone: 606-768-2722
Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.07090892
Longitude: -83.48424725
Directions
From US 60, take KY 211 through Salt Lick. Turn onto Forest Service Road 129. Go 2.5 miles to Forest Service Road 918. Follow 918 approximately 8 miles to the Zilpo Recreation Area.
Parking
Parking is available at the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Some sites are accessible. Contact VISTA Recreation for more information.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available from faucets.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Tables are available at campsites and the beach picnic area.
Recreation Opportunities
Swimming Info
Pending inclement weather, the swim beach is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The beach will close if lake levels rise above 740 feet.
Boating - Motorized Info
The boat ramp is for the exclusive use of Zilpo campers.
