Zilpo Road
Visitor Services

A general store is located at the beginning of the byway, and a convenience store with some camping supplies can be found in Zilpo Recreation Area.

Clear Creek Lake has a small, fairly primitive campground with about twenty camping spots. Zilpo Recreation Area has 164 sites, hot showers, flush toilets, and a small store. Primitive camping permits are also available.

Information kiosks are plentiful along the byway.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

No byway fee. Fees are required for Zilpo Recreation Area.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Zilpo Road has over 100 miles of trails at various stops along the way, not including the 260-mile Sheltowee Trace Trail that crosses the byway at Iron Furnace Picnic Site. Hiking and mountain bike... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Camping

Camping

Camping is available in Daniel Boone National Forest. Links to reserveUSA.com to make reservation at nearby National Forest campgrounds: Twin Knobs Campground(Daniel Boone National Forest).... More information on Camping 		Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

Flush toilets can be found at Zilpo Recreation Area.

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Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring and fall make for the most scenic driving. Summers are ideal for water activities.

Fall

A melange of dramatic colors dominate the National Forest, making this a perfect fall drive. Clear Creek Lake is full of migrating waterfowl.

High Season

Summertime is when the byway is busiest. Fall can also be busy due to wild turkey hunting.

Spring

Flowering and budding trees provide for a scenic and invigorating drive.

Summer

Cave Run Lake becomes the place to be during summer months. Campgrounds are at their fullest, but there's usually plenty of room for everyone.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Zilpo Road, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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