About Tailwater
Number of accommodations: 49
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (393)
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater Recreational Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience along the Barren River, with friendly staff and a clean environment. Many visitors appreciate the scenic views and the opportunity for fishing and outdoor activities, making it a desirable spot for families. However, some guests have encountered issues with amenities like water and electricity not being available as expected, as well as concerns about bathroom cleanliness and maintenance.
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater Recreational Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience along the Barren River, with friendly staff and a clean environment. Many visitors appreciate the scenic views and the opportunity for fishing and outdoor activities, making it a desirable spot for families. However, some guests have encountered issues with amenities like water and electricity not being available as expected, as well as concerns about bathroom cleanliness and maintenance.
Review Summary
Sarah C
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: TAIL
Campground attendants were beyond friendly and very nice! Made sure to talk to everyone there from what I seen! When we arrived at our site there was a lot of trash in the fire pit and around our site. But other than that, we enjoyed our stay and was thankful for super friendly attendants!
Raymond P
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: TAIL
We were not fans of the way they cut the bank down. We come here for the fishing and the concrete tiles that were installed made it very hard to walk on. My wife and I are both handicapped so climbing up and down to get your hook or sinker unstuck from the concrete or even just walking on it was treacherous. We also had to weed eat out a place to fish.
Crystal E
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: TAIL
The whole campground lost power multiple times,our grass was over 3ft tall in the back ,and I know that it's not tailwaters fault for a policy that is in place saying that you cant take your golf cart past the check in place to take our children to the park,I really would suggest a parking area for golf carts to do so .Also a second exit only because when dumping sewage it's being blocked off .The showers were not very clean at all .But we did have fun fishing and having family fun,they had nice swings and sand to play in also they had a net set up for badminton or volleyball. There lot sizes where great to even for our 38 ft camper.
Raymond P
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: TAIL
We were not fans of the way they cut the bank down. We come here for the fishing and the concrete tiles that were installed made it very hard to walk on. My wife and I are both handicapped so climbing up and down to get your hook or sinker unstuck from the concrete or even just walking on it was treacherous. We also had to weed eat out a place to fish.
Crystal E
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: TAIL
The whole campground lost power multiple times,our grass was over 3ft tall in the back ,and I know that it's not tailwaters fault for a policy that is in place saying that you cant take your golf cart past the check in place to take our children to the park,I really would suggest a parking area for golf carts to do so .Also a second exit only because when dumping sewage it's being blocked off .The showers were not very clean at all .But we did have fun fishing and having family fun,they had nice swings and sand to play in also they had a net set up for badminton or volleyball. There lot sizes where great to even for our 38 ft camper.
Gerald E
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: TAIL
Grass around site 5 hadn't been mowed all year, campground looked poorly kept. In 25 years visiting this is the worst yet. Corp did nothing for visitors fishing with repairs to banks.
Gerald E
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: TAIL
Grass around site 5 hadn't been mowed all year, campground looked poorly kept. In 25 years visiting this is the worst yet. Corp did nothing for visitors fishing with repairs to banks.
Kenneth Dana J
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: TAIL
great people at check in
Kenneth Dana J
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: TAIL
great people at check in
Deanna C
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: TAIL
The grass needed mowing.
Location Tailwater
Address:
1055 Tailwater Road
Scottsville, KY, 42164
United States
From Glasgow, KY: Take 31-E south for 4 mi; turn right on 252,
which will cross the dam in 8 mi. The Tailwater entrance road is at the
south end of the dam. Follow signs into recreation area. Approximately
19 miles from Bowling Green, KY.
Tailwater is accessible via US Highway 231, which is approximately 10 miles to the east. Interstate 65 is about 20 miles to the west, providing further access to nearby towns and cities.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.8944 / -86.1331
Elevation: 149 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood from outside the area is not allowed; purchase or collect firewood locally to protect forests.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-highway vehicles are not allowed.
Fees & deposits
- Day visitors are subject to a fee.
Local regulations
- All boats must comply with Kentucky boating laws and regulations.
Site types & loops
- During non-peak season, camping is primitive only; dump station and potable water available.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
