Established Camping
Barren River Tailwater
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Tailwater Non-Peak (September 18, 2023-May 1, 2024) Camping Season Amenities are as follows: Potable Water, Dump Station, and Garbage Bin Available. The Water & Electric at each campsite is turned off.
Tailwater Non-Peak (September 18, 2023-May 1, 2024) Camping Season Amenities are as follows: Potable Water, Dump Station, and Garbage Bin Available. The Water & Electric at each campsite is turned off.
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Barren River Lake
Overview
The Tailwater Campground offers 48-sites located along the Barren River, just below the dam. This lazy riverside campground is quieter than neighboring campgrounds and seems to have a slower pace since it is set below the lake, yet close enough for easy lake access. Annually, the…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Beautiful campground
Pros Beautiful campground Easy to fish from site 50 AMP Water
Cons No sewer (dump station only) No wifi Limited cell service
“The lights went out in Tailwater”
We had a 3 rig group. We all had a wonderful time. We were their for 3 nights. It was very relaxing? We had a great view of the water… the grass could have been trimmed, it would have been nicer. The park attending were super nice!! Definitely want to go back. Only complaint is the electric…
Nice Picnic area, no campground
This is a nice picnic area near the Cave Run Lake dam.
There are 2 resorbable picnic shelters and restrooms but no camping area.
Location
Barren River Tailwater is located in Kentucky
Directions
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.
Address
1055 Tailwater Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
Coordinates
36.8944444 N
86.1330556 W