Tailwater
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About Tailwater
Tailwater is a national park campground at Barren River Lake in Allen County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Barren River Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Tailwater is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 115 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 61 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Barren River Lake include Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter, Quarry Road Picnic Shelter, Baileys Point, The Narrows and The Narrows Picnic Shelter.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 26 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 15
Location
Address
Scottsville, Kentucky
Coordinates
36.8944, -86.1331
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 409 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
Quarry Road Picnic Shelter
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Baileys Point
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The Narrows
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The Narrows Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
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Tailwater FAQ
How far in advance should I book Tailwater?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Tailwater?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Tailwater. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Tailwater right now?
Tailwater is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Tailwater located?
Tailwater is located in Barren River Lake, near Scottsville, Kentucky.
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