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
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.
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