Tailwater Campground
Tailwater campground is located in beautiful Simpson county in Kentucky and considered a medium camping ground with 49 sites. Part of the Barren River Lake it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Kentucky
Tailwater Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
49
Tailwater Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Tailwater campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Amphitheater
Tailwater Campground Location
Tailwater Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 4th Apr 2026 at Tailwater campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
58.6°F
Temp Now
66°F
Feels Like
65.8°F
Wind Speed Now
11MPH
Max Speed Max
19.2MPH
Wind Direction
S°
Pressure
1020MB
Current Humidity
73°
Avg Humidity
68°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
5 Miles
UV Index Now
0
Highest UV Index
1.5
Sunrise
06:26 AM
Sunset
07:10 PM
Tailwater Campground Map
We've added a detailed Tailwater Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Tailwater Campground?
Looking to get to Tailwater Campground take the following directions.
From Glasgow, KY: Take 31-E south for 4 mi; turn right on 252, which will cross the dam in 8 mi. The Tailwater entrance road is at the south end of the dam. Follow signs into recreation area. Approximately 19 miles from Bowling Green, KY.
Contact Details For Tailwater Campground
- Phone : 270-622-7732