Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates49 total sites · $30 avg/night
RV Sites
48 sites
$30/night
average
Tent Sites
1 site
$30/night
average
About Tailwater
Number of accommodations: 49
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (420)
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater is a peaceful campground with friendly hosts and a beautiful setting by the Barren River, making it a favorite among many campers. While some visitors noted issues with maintenance, such as restroom cleanliness and the need for infrastructure improvements, they appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and enjoyed activities like fishing. Overall, many families cherish their experiences there and plan to return, highlighting the campground's charm despite areas needing attention.
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater is a peaceful campground with friendly hosts and a beautiful setting by the Barren River, making it a favorite among many campers. While some visitors noted issues with maintenance, such as restroom cleanliness and the need for infrastructure improvements, they appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and enjoyed activities like fishing. Overall, many families cherish their experiences there and plan to return, highlighting the campground's charm despite areas needing attention.
Review Summary
Shiela I
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: TAIL
It is one of my favorite campgrounds. It's a beautiful campground and love the beach nearby!! We will go back!!
Kathy G
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: TAIL
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Kathy G
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: TAIL
Well the spot was ok but the other stuff was very bad the electric went out a lot and they would not clean the restrooms and there was not toilet paper
Vickie P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: TAIL
It’s a very peace place and feels very safe
Daniel R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: TAIL
The road to access the campground is in need of updating.
Ronnie C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: TAIL
Spent 4th of July weekend in site 12 the only complaint is the lack of shade but was lucky to book it it was one of the last sites available, the campground attendants are super nice our group of campers have spent several weekends there and they know us as we arrive and greet us so nice we invite them to eat supper with our group some times, to me the best part is that the phone service is not the best so we enjoy a mostly phone free weekend
Alana f
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: TAIL
Our site was listed as shade but the FULL setting sun was directly on the camp side from about 3pm until sunset. There is also no cell service. We had a satellite router and it wouldn’t get any service. Ride our bikes to the front of the grounds to get one bar
Jerry F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: TAIL
Its small peaceful and the lots are easy to set camper up on the attendants and the host are some of the best around i have been going there for years me and the wife and grandkids love it there
Denny E
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: TAIL
We love camping at the tail waters just wish they were letting the spillway out while we were there but the lake level wasn’t high enough but we still had a good time the camp host are really nice ,site 14 is a excellent site first time staying in that site really shady and big
Thomas M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: TAIL
We were shocked that there were only
5 other campers there it used to to be full in summer
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.
Elevation: 149 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Scottsville (about 18 min)
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: September 11, 2026
