Tailwater
Scottsville, Kentucky · 489 ft · In Barren River Recreation Area
Photos: USACE
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 489 ft (149 m)489 ft149 m
Sites49
Tailwater lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 6 people62 ft
- 02Standard · up to 6 people55 ft
- 03Standard · up to 6 people72 ft
- 04Standard · up to 6 people64 ft
- 05Standard · up to 6 people115 ft
- 06Standard · up to 6 people54 ft
- 07Standard · up to 6 people65 ft
- 08Standard · up to 6 people58 ft
- 09Standard · up to 6 people72 ft
- 10Standard · up to 6 people90 ft
Showing 10 of 49 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Barren River Recreation Area 2
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Baileys Point6 loops · LOPA, LOPB, LOPC, LOPD, LOPE, LOPF · $22–$34 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.1 mi
- The Narrows2 loops · LOPA and LOPB · $34 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.5 mi
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
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About
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 demonstrate their skills over the weekend. This event occurs every August and is something everyone can be a part of as a participant or on looker.
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Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Tailwater: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 58% chance of rain89°69°
- ThuPatchy Fog, 23% chance of rain90°62°
- FriPartly Sunny, 8% chance of rain68°40°
- SatSunny61°38°
- SunSunny68°44°
Nearby camping
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park Campground
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Overnight Parking · 14 mi · Glasgow
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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