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Tailwater

US Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky

Tailwater in Kentucky. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 143 public campsites we map in Kentucky.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$16–$30/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
270-622-7732
Coordinates
36.89444, -86.13306

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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