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Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. Campground

38.0715° N / 83.4904° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Mar 28, 2027Next open weekend Apr 2, 20271 detected openings this week163 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232370

When Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. reopens

Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
1
Openings · last 30 days
119
Openings · last 90 days
303

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
02040608071573832721221MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 303

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 303 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
02040603160000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · ET · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 18:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 91 of 303 detected openings (30.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 4DMEDIAN · 9 DAYS OUTP75 · 19.5D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–19.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
H011  4815.8%
G011  237.6%
G002  216.9%
H022  134.3%
H026  113.6%

Site H011 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 48. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 163 monitored sites

Of the 10,831 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3,440 open for online reservation · 11 reserved · 37 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2,543 closed · 4,800 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 163 monitored sites, 162 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

68.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,440 of 10,831 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online68.2%
Open site-nights3,440 / 10,831
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 3,451
Weekday openings1,707
Weekend openings1,341

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,707 fall on weekdays and 1,341 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 3,048 open site-nights on mapped sites; 3,440 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0000 OPEN0 OPEN3322,763345NOVDECMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November shows no online availability. 0 of 2,320 tracked site-nights are open there — 2,320 unavailable.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 132 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
Cabin 039  37
Cabin 040  37
Cabin 041  37
Cabin D009  37
Cabin D010  37

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateSun · Mar 28, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Apr 2, 2027
November0 of 2,320 · unavailable

The next bookable night is Mar 28, 2027; the first open weekend starts Apr 2, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

3,048 open site-nights across 98 sites at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For., from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 102 2-night, 102 3-night, 90 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Mar 28, 2027 at site Cabin 039.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 100 ft. 110 sites take 25 ft, 85 sites take 35 ft, 61 sites take 40 ft. 19 sites of 132 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

Showing 60 of 98 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
Cabin 039Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin 040Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin 041Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin D009Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin D010Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin D011Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin D012Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin D013Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin D014Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
Cabin G030Not recordedYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G00236 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G00340 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G00430 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G00520 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G00640 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G00745 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G008Not recordedNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G009Not recordedNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01035 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G011100 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01240 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01335 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01440 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01540 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01645 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01745 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01845 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G01945 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G020Not recordedNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G021Not recordedNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02235 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02345 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02435 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02540 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02635 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02740 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02825 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G02925 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G03162 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G03262 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G03446 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
G03546 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H00140 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H00366 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H00640 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H00748 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H00860 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H00970 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01068 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01140 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01250 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01350 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01450 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01535 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01635 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01735 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H01840 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H02045 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H02345 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
H02435 ftNone3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more

About Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

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.

163 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 100 ft26 with hookups115 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12

Getting there

In Salt Lick, KY, at the intersection of State Route 211 and U.S. Route 60, take Route 211 south for 3.6 miles to the Forest Recreation sign. Turn left at the sign, onto Clear Creek Road and go 3.9 miles to Zilpo Campground sign. Turn left at the sign onto Forest Route 918 and drive 8.7 miles to the campground.

8697 Zilpo Road Phone: 606-768-2722, Salt Lick, KY 40371606-768-2722
BoatingCampingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteSwimming Site

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.?

Reservations for Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. are made through Recreation.gov. 3,440 of 10,831 tracked site-nights are currently open (31.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 303 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. in the last 7 days, 119 over 30 days and 303 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.?

102 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Mar 28, 2027 at site Cabin 039. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For. fit a 35-foot RV?

85 of the 132 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 100 ft. 113 of those 132 sites have a recorded maximum length and 19 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.?

April 2027, with 2,763 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,890.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-19.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Mar 28, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Apr 2, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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