TAILWATER
| Address | 1055 Tailwater Road, Scottsville, KY, 42164 |
|---|---|
| State | KY |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 270-622-7732 |
Amenities
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
AMPHITHEATER
DRINKING WATER
Fire Pit: Y
Checkin Time: 5:00 PM
Shade: Full, Yes
Max Vehicle Length: 0–115
Water Hookup: No, Yes
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
Electricity Hookup: 50
Picnic Table: Y
BBQ: Y
Max Num of People: 6–50
Checkout Time: 4:30 PM
Min Num of People: 1
Max Num of Horses: 0
Max Num of Vehicles: 10
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Accessible Sites: 2 of 49
Reservable Sites: 48 of 49
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 campground is host to the Barren River Lake Scout Celebration which began in 1995. Scouts from surrounding states converge at the Tailwater Campground to celebrate, compete, and demonstrat
Data updated: 2026-08-23 10:40 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)