$25
Tailwater
Total sites: 50
Available Tonight: 43
Available this Weekend: 47
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 43
Available this Weekend: 47
Booking Window: 6 months
488 ft
85°F
69°F
69°F
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Tailwater Campground, KY - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Tailwater Campground in Allen County is located 35 min east of Bowling Green, KY with an elevation of 488 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is open all year. 49 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 52 and 115 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 48 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (114)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 56% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 11% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 6% |
@CharlieT5F1D7C · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #28
Meet with Friends and had a wonderful time
@TammyG6514280 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #14
Nice shady spot! But the bathroom / shower house needs updating!! Very hot and smelly.
@anitap7858045 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #22
Love this park. So peaceful.afe many friends there
@MelanieHE652BF · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #41
Gal at checkin super nice and helpful. Clean, mowed, beautiful campground. Sites are spread out. Nice water pressure in the shower. Chill people camping there. Clean restrooms. Views of the tailwater. Love these spots - low cost and very nice!
@JaredT8893369 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #36
Grass isnt maintained at sites, poison oak/ivy all over edge of campsite 37.
@DawnS6921813 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #49
Love the space we had
@TracyS2333570 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #36
A great place to stay, Hosts are very friendly a great place for kids to ride bikes and fish...
@SandraH9191039 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #14
Really like camping at Tailwaters. I like the atmosphere there
@EvynnD5FC04EE4 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #27
beautiful spot, easy to get to and quiet. right on the river.
@GeraldL044399E · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #16
The park was still dealing with the massive floods from previous month. Generally speaking, park maintenance was not up to speed as other COE parks we camped at. Camp Hosts were friendly and helpful.
@DebE7AFD694389 · Camped on Jan 25, 2025 at Campsite #20
No electricity or water hookup (understandably during winter) but then why the $16 fee??
@cindyleeB172B4 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #17
Umm probably loved by those who fish
@KaytlynC655781 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #5
Got there really late so it was quite dark out, however the camp is nicely lit. Had a lovely night with a sky full of stars. We were next to the river and a fog was there when we woke and disappeared as the sun went up, it exposed the beautiful campground. But be prepared for fishermen all around walking though our camp site. It was 40 mins from mammoth cave. We ended up staying a second night cause it was a nice vibe, definitely wanting to come back.
@GillM928C7911D · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #23
Beautiful campground, quiet and clean, wonderful hosts! Didnt understand why the water and electric was turned off so early but we can boondock with no problems.
@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #12
Peaceful. Quiet. Beautiful scenery. I just wished they would leave electric and water at the campsites until mid November.
@DebbieP1359591 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #27
The spot was nice, next to the water but didnt get to enjoy it because Recreation.gov didnt put on the reservation site of the water and electricity being turned off! So we left! The Camp host was nice.
@KaylaEFD5E2B8A · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #7
Great place to stay and Everyone that works there are friendly and amazing staff. I would definitely stay here again.
@RandyD3622500 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #32
Our 3rd stay this year. Friendly folks and nice walks.
@TerryS18135048 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #5
Zero T-Mobile coverage. Had enough cable to get starlink out from under the trees and over the hillside. The grass desperately needed cut. The bugs were in the thousands and attached themselves to the tree next to our rig. The camp hosts were so very friendly, kind and went above and beyond to make our stay good. In site 5 stayed 6 nights. Nice view but people like to cut through your site to go fishing. Easy to dump, water pressure good, decent level site, all gravel. People were respectful of quiet hours. Season ends too soon. Again, NO cell service.
@vickiep1DADB70 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #10
Nice quiet place and people are friendly
@DavidTFD31D293 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #16
We stayed 4 days during Labor Day weekend. We were on site #16. We were in the direct sun from morning to late evening. Fortunately we had an awning screen to help block some of the sun. We will not reserve that site again. It was mostly level and required a 2nd hose (which was fine). The view was nice, the shower house was clean and the hosts were nice. *Dont expect to get service if you are a Verizon customer. You will need to drive to the top of the hill to get any kind of service.
@VeronicaR45199 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #26
Tailwater is one of our favorite campgrounds.
@CharlesS661433 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #31
Clean, friendly campgrounds.
@ChrisJCD831DA9 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #1
We had a real good time. The host there are great! Would like the grass cut a little more.
@TonyaPB2CC081F · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #19
You need to remind everyone that brings a dog that they need to clean up after them when they check in.
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