Best Cabin Camping near Daniel Boone National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest, KY is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Daniel Boone National Forest is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Daniel Boone National Forest, KY. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Cabin Sites Near Daniel Boone National Forest (25)

    1. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 768-2722

    $28 - $94 / night

    "This campground has it all:)  I picked this campsite as it is further south in the Daniel Boone National Forest so it isn't near the chaos of the climbing that is found further North.  "

    "When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way."

    2. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    43 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 780-7818

    $31 - $128 / night

    "All were great, plenty of privacy, sites are far enough away that you don't feel right on top of each other but close enough to the amenities (trash, bathroom, etc.) that you don't feel lost in the wilderness"

    "Good picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms are not far from any of the site in the loop. Will update after we use the shower house."

    3. The Ole Cornfield

    9 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    7 miles
    Website

    "Sites are level with electric and water at each one. They provided a fire ring and a picnic table for us. The bathrooms are kept very clean and offers quality toilet paper and paper towels."

    "The proximity to the river and kayaking is a big priority for me.  They have kayaks for rent at the campground or you can bring your own. "

    4. Red River Gorge Campground

    22 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    17 miles

    $10 / night

    "Well traveled trails easily followed. Clean campground. Very scenic as one would expect."

    "Princess Arch offers 105ft of elevation and is a quick 0.6 mi hike from the parking loop. There are bathrooms and trash bins at the parking loop."

    5. Red River Gorge Retreats (Miguel's Pizza)

    19 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    19 miles
    Website

    $14 / night

    "I think they just put that sign up there to let visitors know that its not a place to go to be noisy and obnoxious all night long; there are quiet hours that are typically well respected, beginning at"

    "You have food for purchase, paid showers, great community, and picnic tables/ pavilions if you want to bust out the stove and cook for yourself."

    6. Cave Run Lake

    3 Reviews
    Daniel Boone National Forest, KY
    3 miles

    "Very clean and fun lake, close to campgrounds, boat rentals, marina, and hiking close."

    "Great place for riding bike , hiking , walks. swimming, fishing. Staff are friendly, campground is clean. We love going there. Double sites have plenty of room."

    7. Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Clearfield, KY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 356-0363

    $55 / night

    "It’s quite and tucked away. Nature trails, ponds for relaxing and watching the wildlife or fishing."

    "Super close to all the sightseeing. Perfect prices and just really enjoyed it. The sites are a little tight but overall very nice and kept up to date."

    8. Natural Bridge Campground

    12 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 663-9352

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Nice shaded creek on the outskirts of the campground. Running water, RR, a grill, & Fire ring. All perks. 🔥"

    "There is so much to do nearby. Awesome stores and adventures. Campground has WiFi, fishing for kids, and is in a great location."

    9. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Olive Hill, KY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 286-4411

    $20 - $120 / night

    "Park was nice, clean and has friendly staff. We liked that we could walk to the bathrooms and not have to drive there. We stayed at site 100 and really enjoyed the shade trees."

    "The campground was a little confusing at first because the sign says next left, when the next left is the out driveway."

    10. 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge

    4 Reviews
    Slade, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 481-1611

    $50 / night

    "If you are looking for a campground that is near all of the hiking trails and sights in and around the red river gorge this is the place to be!!"

    "The park is super clean, tons of showers in the bath house, nice little pool, lots of amenities at the camp store, fire pits and picnic tables at every site, a little creek access to wade in, and everyone"

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Cabin Reviews near Daniel Boone National Forest

338 Reviews of 25 Daniel Boone National Forest Campgrounds


  • K
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    Land and Lake Beauty

    This campground has it all:)  I picked this campsite as it is further south in the Daniel Boone National Forest so it isn't near the chaos of the climbing that is found further North.  

    "Peak Season Rates as listed on website - https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232370?tab=fees

    Cabin Electric$75.00 Standard Electric$30.00 Standard Electric Other$41.00 Standard Nonelectric$22.00 Standard Nonelectric Other$27.00 Standard Nonelectric Double Site$33.00

    Limit 6 people and 2 vehicles per single campsite; additional vehicles will be charged$8/night; additional campers will be charged$1/night A$5 nightly fee is charged for electric hookups Each cabin has 2 double bunk beds with out mattresses, Please bring your own sleeping bags or other bedding."

    We wanted to check out the cabins as they looked so darling.  We couldn't quite tell if the cabins had AC or heat. 

    As for the beach, it was a blast and we spent pretty much the whole day there and every day with the heat. At night the beach is sadly closed but if you go up a little more on the road you will find another "beach" spot that isn't closed so you can look at the stars over the lake. 

    It is a pain to get back to town in my opinion so make sure you have what you need.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2020

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    Excellent Base Camp

    Lago Linda near Beattyville, Ky is in the Red River Gorge Area of Daniel Boone National Forest. Lago Linda’s staff is AWESOME, they will go out of their way to accommodate your camping needs. I’ve stayed in the cabins and campground and enjoyed both. The full electric hookups are limited so when you make your reservation make sure you have the site you need for your toys, etc. If your going full dispersed there are lots of sites to pick from. There is a new addition going up in the back with a brand new shower and camping area. On my last visit I discovered the trails within the camp and they are pretty sweet. Excellent for group get togethers check them out!

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    A Week of Relaxation

    This was a week long trip for our 7th Anniversary. We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip. We've never been to this campground before so we tried to do some research on reviews - the good, the bad the ugly. We found that the H loop seemed to be the way to go so we reserved H006. It had a very level pad for our camper - that was a plus and it included electric. There was a tent pad at the top where we would sit in the morning with coffee. When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way. The picnic table was huge (no gaps!) and provide plenty of seating for more than just the two of us. There were three lantern/food polls available to use, one at the top and two at the bottom. Across the street was extra parking and a path that led down to your own private beach. We didn't have to go to the beach (which was closed for the season) to enjoy the lake. We loved our site and although we had sites on either side - you weren't on top of each other. 

    There was a man-made path you could follow down to the lower road and take a short walk to the shower house. The shower house was ok - three toilets (one broken) and three showers (the handicap out of order). The toilets flushed "hard", in other words, be read to step out as you hit the flush button as it tends to splash more than it should. The showers had a door, a small bench for clothes and a very small stall. It was kept clean, but still covered in bugs/cobwebs/etc. There are two shower houses in H loop.

    We walked the H loop at least twice a day - almost a mile around. There are not very many electric sites on the loop. Some sites were single and some were double (much larger). We did get to walk/drive through the other loops - they were ok as well, but I would only go back knowing we'd be in H. 

    We drove out to do a couple of short hikes. No bears, but lots of nature - tons of mushrooms! We even drove through the Clear Creek campground - not a lot there, drop toilets and the water main was broken. Very low key if that's what you're looking for. We stopped by a small park and saw the old iron furnace, pretty cool and lot's of places to picnic. 

    We loved our site, the H loop and the variety of things we got to do while we were there.

  • David O.
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Zilpo Campground

    Great Getaway

    Are you looking for a real camping experience? Sure you are or you wouldn't be reading this. Zilpo Campground is nestled in the Daniel Boone National forest, so there's plenty of wildlife. Also the fishing is amazing . You can literally walk straight from your campsite to the Lake and bank fish.

  • B
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    Joe young cabin

    Awesome tiny cabin, has everything you need and nothing you don’t! I’ve been coming here for years, always tent camp. Brought my dog this time, I’ll be renting this tiny cabin for future adventures in and around the gorge area!

  • D
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Zilpo Campground

    Great semi rustic

    Stayed at cabin D11. Nicely maintained.  A bit on the small side but good for a place to lay your head. This cabin is directly opposite the restrooms for this loop. Cabin is about 10 x 20. The front room has two chairs a bench and table and the air conditioner. The second room has four single bunk beds.

    The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs.

  • n
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Most Beautiful Campground Around!

    Been camping here for more than 40 years, as a kid we loved it, as an adult camping with kids, love it even more. A few of the sites we have stayed in recently are D011, G007, and I008. All were great, plenty of privacy, sites are far enough away that you don't feel right on top of each other but close enough to the amenities (trash, bathroom, etc.) that you don't feel lost in the wilderness!

    This portion of Daniel Boone National Forest is peak beauty in the summer, the beautiful mature trees and well maintained sites make camping so much more enjoyable. The camp hosts are always helpful when needed but not overbearing. Amenities are near enough if you forget something, you'd never know staying here that there is a Walmart about 20 minutes away if you forget something important.

    Get a site close to the water to bring your canoe/kayak or do some fishing from the shore. This is BY FAR our favorite place in Kentucky to camp. Happy Camping!

  • Heather K.
    May. 16, 2019

    Lago Linda Hideaway

    A nice campground for families and rock climbers!

    This big campground is a hidden gem near Red River Gorge. The road getting to the campsite is mostly one lane so is you are in an RV, go slow. The area for RV's is a little tight in the trees and probably won't accommodate an extremely large vehicle. However, there is a huge open field on further into the camp that should be fairly easy to turn around in. The huge field is available for tent campers, but these are primitive sites with no water/electricity. The improved sites with water/electricity are closer to The Pavilion and Shake Out Lounge. The Pavilion is a great place to gather and talk with friends or enjoy the big campfire next to it. The Shake Out Lounge has a tv, free wifi and free books to borrow. There is a bathhouse with toilets and showers. There are 2 locations to obtain firewood on the campground. They also sell ice. There is not a store on site, but a short drive up the road there is a general & grocery store that also sells fresh made sandwiches. There are cabins to rent. The cabins are tucked in the trees and are very cozy. The cabin we stayed in on one of our visits, had a queen bed, kitchen area and bathroom with a shower. Plenty of trees to hang a hammock, as well. Some of the cabins overlook the beautiful lake. The lake is perfect for swimming in and has a dock and life jackets for campers use. The gravel/dirt road getting to the lake is steep, so I recommend walking down to the lake. Fishing is allowed with a permit in the lake. There are hiking trails and dogs are welcome at the campground. Overall, a great campground for individuals, friends and families.

  • Daniel S.
    Oct. 12, 2017

    Zilpo Campground

    OVER RATED

    "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."

    We were planning on staying multiple night because of the reviews online but it ended up being a whole lot of families with kids running around like wild beasts for hours on end. it truly annoyed us the entire time we were there and left early in the morning. I'm sure we could have spoke to some one and moved sites. It is advertised as above as fun for the whole family so we felt like dicks haha. whatever. moving along now.


Guide to Daniel Boone National Forest

Cabin camping near Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for nature lovers and families alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Zilpo Campground, guests enjoy electric hookups and drinking water, making their stay comfortable and convenient.
  • Twin Knobs Recreation Area features spacious cabins with picnic tables and fire pits, ideal for evening gatherings.
  • Natural Bridge Campground offers well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and showers, enhancing the overall camping experience.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $8 to $50

  • The affordable rates at Land of the Arches Campground make it a popular choice among climbers and families looking for budget-friendly options.
  • 4 Guys RV Park at Red River Gorge provides a range of cabin accommodations, with prices that cater to various budgets.
  • For a more rustic experience, Red River Adventure offers cabins starting at just $8 per person per night, perfect for those seeking an affordable getaway.

Explore local attractions nearby

  • The stunning views and hiking trails at Red River Gorge Campground are just a short drive away, making it an excellent base for outdoor adventures.
  • Visitors to Cave Run Lake can enjoy fishing, swimming, and biking, all while soaking in the beautiful lake scenery.
  • The iconic Natural Bridge is easily accessible from Natural Bridge Campground, offering breathtaking views and hiking opportunities for all skill levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Daniel Boone National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Daniel Boone National Forest is Zilpo Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 49 reviews.

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