RV site details
- Electric
- Dump station
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About TAILWATER
TAILWATER is a public campground in Scottsville, KY. It has 49 campsites. 48 sites can be reserved. 1 sites are first come, first served.
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. View a virtual tour of Barren River Lake.
The Tailwater provides a great location when fishing for catfish or hybrid striped bass, and downstream provides an opportunity to catch several different species of bass, as well as a variety of sunfishes. Try hiking the Steen Bergen Nature Trail for a chance to spot resident great horned owls, a variety of woodpeckers, migrating songbirds, or a family of chipmunks.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Gravel, Paved, and Pull-Through
Location
1055 Tailwater Road, Scottsville, KY 42164
About 14 miles southwest of Glasgow, KY
Elevation 489 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes TAILWATER in a setting associated with beach or coast, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this Scottsville campground.