$25
Tailwater
Total sites: 50
Available Tonight: 46
Available this Weekend: 48
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 46
Available this Weekend: 48
Booking Window: 6 months
488 ft
57°F
43°F
43°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 (128)
4.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 55% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 11% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 8% |
@KenM8869751 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #12
i paid for a rv spot with electrical service as shown when booking the site. then i read that no electric service was provided. so i tried to cancel and received no refund. the entire recreation.gov website is a great example of bloatware. very poorly set up for simply booking campsites.
@DouglasG241363 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #49
Our campsite and experience was fantastic. Easy to reschedule when needed. When I called with questions the staff was friendly and helpful.
@JessicaH685289 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #11
The campground was very clean and easy to access. Plenty of fishing and a beautiful scenic spot at the end of the park tucked away to the right.
@RickG28F61DA67 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #14
The campground/RV park,was great easy to get into and out. The scenery is beautiful and the people who run the place very friendly.I will be going back to this park.
@RickG28F61DA67 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #14
The campground/RV park,was great easy to get into and out. The scenery is beautiful and the people who run the place very friendly.I will be going back to this park.
@TeresaC3126082 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #11
We've always loved it there, but it hasn't been kept well this year. The men's bathroom was nasty, the men's shower was nasty, and the shower wasn't working at all. We always carry a tool box with us and fortunately my husband is a retired maintenance supervisor so he was able to get it working again. The information about the men's shower and bathroom came from my husband, I certainly didn't go in there. The women's bathroom wasn't much better and the shower room was in pretty sad shape as well. There were used discarded women's monthly products just thrown down on the bench and in the floor, discarded used razors, empty drink cans. We've been going there for years and this was the worse we've ever seen it. We only saw the camp host once while we were there and we never saw anyone at the check in station. Hopefully it will be better next year, we do wish Tailwaters would have water and electricity later in the fall. The end of September is just too quick for shutting it off. We don't get to camp much until September and October and we would certainly be there in October if there was electricity and water.
@KathyM2E33B04A · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #17
Our family love to camp here Just dont get cell services
@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #37
The camp site beside mine had 5 barking dogs other than I that it was great
@mickeyk24B8CDE · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #43
The host was very nice, other campers were nice and considerate. The campground needs the State to appropriate money for upgrades. Gravel, drainage, leveling sites and a bigger bath house. Also keeping the campground open thru and into November. These improvements could make this campground anAsset to the state and also make it competitive with campgrounds offered in surrounding states such as Tennessee.
@DorothyRE3EEA0 · Camped on Sep 13, 2025 at Campsite #12
nice and freindly people
@JillHD621A7161 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #18
We were not informed before reservation that electricity and water would be shut off
@KennethH931014 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #5
The water smells like sewage
@JessicaJ378715 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #42
When booking the site we booked for our camper and 2 vehicles. Apon arrival the site was too small for our camper let alone 2 extra vehicles. Causing major confusion, although they did finally put us in a site big enough for the camper.
@SandraM1586460 · Camped on Aug 2, 2025 at Campsite #23
The camp ground host was amazing in getting us checked in an also checking in on us ..campground was clean an can't wait to go back !!!!
@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??
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