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
dorothy r
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: TAIL
good place to stay but you need to cut the grass
celia o
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: TAIL
Nice sites and location but need some weeding and mowing.
celia o
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: TAIL
Nice sites and location but need some weeding and mowing.
Stephanie B
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: TAIL
Good amount of space between you and the next campsite but not all sites are like this. Some, you are on top of each other with no privacy what so ever so if your ok with that then you're good. If it rains #23 campsite completely floods. You'll step out into a few inches of water. Do not recommend a tent on this site for that reason.
Stephanie B
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: TAIL
Good amount of space between you and the next campsite but not all sites are like this. Some, you are on top of each other with no privacy what so ever so if your ok with that then you're good. If it rains #23 campsite completely floods. You'll step out into a few inches of water. Do not recommend a tent on this site for that reason.
Vetria A
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: TAIL
Very relaxing. Did a lot of fishing
Vetria A
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: TAIL
Very relaxing. Did a lot of fishing
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: TAIL
Sites were too close to each other for our liking even though it is a COE campground. The multi-site water hookup that our hose did not reach marked this one down from other COE campgrounds we visited on our 5,850 mile,15 state, 33 day trip.
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: TAIL
Sites were too close to each other for our liking even though it is a COE campground. The multi-site water hookup that our hose did not reach marked this one down from other COE campgrounds we visited on our 5,850 mile,15 state, 33 day trip.
Jeff C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: TAIL
Great little campground to get away for a while. Peaceful and quiet.
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
