When searching for the perfect campsite, you likely seek a spot that is scenic, quiet, near water, and offers plenty of space to truly relax. If this sounds like the ideal getaway to you, grab your tent or RV and book a site at Zilpo Campground on Cave Run Lake. This large waterfront campground in Kentucky allows you to lose yourself in the natural beauty of the area, quite literally set up camp, and enjoy the peace that comes with a true getaway.

Zilpo Recreation Area is a 355-acre waterfront campground in Kentucky that extends into Cave Run Lake.
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As a part of the massive Daniel Boone National Forest, it's a true retreat into nature for anyone looking for rest and relaxation.
This wooded peninsula stretches out into the lake, providing beautiful scenery for a campground.
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Nestled into the hills of Eastern Kentucky, the landscape is impressive, especially if you've never spent time in the area.
The campground has 166 tent and RV sites, most of which offer a canopy of hardwood trees.
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All sites are within walking distance of the water and you can get a better idea of what's available and the scale of the property with this map.
The tent sites are just as lovely and some even have unique little features.
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The good spots do book up fast, as well as the few electric RV sites, so be sure to plan ahead.

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The campground also offers 12 cabins which are ideal if you don't have a tent or RV.
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Other amenities of the campground include bath houses with flush toilets and showers, some electrical RV hookups, trails, scenic overlooks, a sandy beach, a boat ramp and a country store.
The boat ramp is especially convenient if you like to bring your own boat along.
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If you don't have a boat, there are marinas in the area that give you the opportunity to get out on the water.
The long, sandy beach is a highlight of the campground and also has a roped off area for swimming.
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When open, this is a favorite spot for campers to relax and take in the scenery and views of the lake.
And those views are what make this waterfront campground in Kentucky so special.
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Cave Run Lake is one of the most scenic in the state, so if you're looking for the ultimate camping experience, be sure to check out Zilpo Recreation Area.

The Zilpo Recreation Area offers a waterfront campground in Kentucky that is situated on one of the most scenic lakes in the state. And that’s just the beginning of the natural beauty in the area, which can be your setting for a relaxing camping getaway. Have you stayed at Zilpo Campground? What is your go-to waterfront campground in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on Zilpo Recreation Area and Campground, visit its website. Keep in mind, as of the time this article was written, the Recreation Area and Campground are set to reopen June 11th. The date for the beach reopening has yet to be announced.

And for more places that offer waterfront camping, check out these 7 spectacular spots in Kentucky.

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Zilpo Campground, 79-99 Center St, Salt Lick, KY 40371, USA