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
Joseph S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: TAIL
Fire pits full of ash, grass is over running the camp sites, and play areas. grass was being cut when we arrived and the other campers said it was super high for Labor Day. In the morning the place smelled like a plastic bag full of moldy grass. No interactions with Camp Host. All campers have to use 75 feet of water hose. would be great to put water at camp sites. this would be a super nice place if spruced up a bit.
Phillip K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: TAIL
We loved staying here. Malcom the park attendant was very friendly and helpful. Only complaints were they need some lighting on the side of the womens shower and the grass needed mowing.
Phillip K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: TAIL
We loved staying here. Malcom the park attendant was very friendly and helpful. Only complaints were they need some lighting on the side of the womens shower and the grass needed mowing.
Richard Y
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: TAIL
Great time.
David M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: TAIL
Expected better bath house facilities.
Very noisy after 10, actually way until the am
Very strong stench, like sewer
Gary G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: TAIL
It was very good ,when we got there ,there was two big holes when you pulled into the site. We talked to a worker he call and got the holes filled up with gravel
Thank you
Richard Y
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: TAIL
Great time.
David M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: TAIL
Expected better bath house facilities.
Very noisy after 10, actually way until the am
Very strong stench, like sewer
Gary G
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: TAIL
It was very good ,when we got there ,there was two big holes when you pulled into the site. We talked to a worker he call and got the holes filled up with gravel
Thank you
Teresa D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: TAIL
Very relaxing place to camp.
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 3, 2026
