Tailwater Recreation Area is located below Barren River Lake Dam across from Port Oliver Recreation Area.

A well manicured and kept area. The day use area is right next to the spillway. There is a pavilion, parking area, playground and single picnic areas. There's also a HUGE field, basketball hoop and nature trail.

The Campground is long and runs along the river. At the very end is a group campground in the woods. About halfway down is the Boatramp, there is no direct access to the river from any of the sites.

The sites along the river are a little more private. The middle sites are close and not much privacy. Good jump off area for other activities.