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Tailwater Campground Report

1055 Tailwater Road, Scottsville

Tailwater Campground

Tailwater campground is located in beautiful Sumner county in Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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 7th Mar 2026 at Tailwater campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.


Temp Min

61.2°F

Temp Now

74°F

Feels Like

77.3°F

Wind Speed Now

17MPH

Max Speed Max

20.1MPH

Wind Direction

SSW°

Pressure

1016MB

Current Humidity

69°

Avg Humidity

77°

Visibility Now

8 Miles

Avg Visibility

4 Miles

UV Index Now

6

Highest UV Index

5

Sunrise

06:07 AM

Sunset

05:45 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