Openings · last 7 days
18
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233698
When Tailwater reopens
Tailwater's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
77
Openings · last 90 days
146
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 34 of 146 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (23.3%), with Wednesday (27) and Friday (26) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 14:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 55 of 146 detected openings (37.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2.2–37 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 24 | 16.4% |
| 05 | 22 | 15.1% |
| 35 | 15 | 10.3% |
| 20 | 10 | 6.8% |
| 22 | 10 | 6.8% |
Site 27 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 24. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 49 monitored sites
Of the 8,871 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 8,537 open for online reservation · 151 reserved · 181 closed · 2 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 49 monitored sites, 48 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
3.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 8,537 of 8,871 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online3.8%
Open site-nights8,537 / 8,871
Reserved (of online inventory)151 / 8,688
Weekday openings4,906
Weekend openings3,631
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4,906 fall on weekdays and 3,631 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 1,488 of 1,519 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 49 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 45 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 46 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 46 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 47 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 47 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 46 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 46 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 45 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 47 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 46 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 181 |
| 02 | 181 |
| 03 | 181 |
| 04 | 181 |
| 06 | 181 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
8,537 open site-nights across 48 sites at Tailwater, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 58 2-night, 58 3-night, 57 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 115 ft. 48 sites take 25 ft, 48 sites take 35 ft, 48 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 49 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 48 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 62 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 02 | 55 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 03 | 72 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 04 | 64 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 06 | 54 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 07 | 65 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 08 | 58 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 09 | 72 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 10 | 90 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 11 | 80 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 13 | 61 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 14 | 66 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 17 | 52 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 18 | 64 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 19 | 67 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 21 | 83 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 22 | 76 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 23 | 72 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 24 | 63 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 26 | 58 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 27 | 58 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 28 | 67 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 29 | 63 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 30 | 95 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 31 | 85 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 32 | 62 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 34 | 88 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 35 | 65 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 38 | 67 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 39 | 85 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 41 | 93 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 44 | 84 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 45 | 68 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 46 | 72 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 47 | 74 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 48 | 86 ft | Yes | 181 | 181 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 49 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 156 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +168 more |
| 25 | 58 ft | Yes | 179 | 168 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +167 more |
| 33 | 75 ft | Yes | 178 | 161 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +166 more |
| 20 | 87 ft | Yes | 176 | 148 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +164 more |
| 42 | 83 ft | Yes | 175 | 175 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +163 more |
| 43 | 93 ft | Yes | 175 | 175 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +163 more |
| 36 | 56 ft | Yes | 174 | 164 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 19, Nov 20 +162 more |
| 37 | 62 ft | Yes | 173 | 173 nights | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +161 more |
| 15 | 92 ft | Yes | 170 | 153 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +158 more |
| 05 | 115 ft | Yes | 164 | 161 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30 +152 more |
| 12 | 115 ft | Yes | 160 | 91 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +148 more |
| 16 | 81 ft | Yes | 117 | 117 nights | Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027, Jan 13, 2027, Jan 14, 2027, Jan 15, 2027, Jan 16, 2027 +105 more |
About Tailwater
Overview
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. Scouts from surrounding states converge at the Tailwater Campground to celebrate, compete, and demonstrate their skills over the weekend. This event occurs every August and is something everyone can be a part of as a participant or on looker.
View a virtual tour of Barren River Lake.
Recreation
The Tailwater provides a great location when fishing for catfish or hybrid striped bass, and downstream provides an opportunity to catch several different species of bass, as well as a variety of sunfishes. Try hiking the Steen Bergen Nature Trail for a chance to spot resident great horned owls, a variety of woodpeckers, migrating songbirds, or a family of chipmunks. The river offers a chance to see belted kingfishers, green herons, or maybe even an otter dining on an afternoon snack.
Facilities
Each site has water hook ups and electric available during the months of May through September. Primitive camping is available during the non-peak season with a dump station, potable water, and pit toilets offered during that time. The campground has an amphitheater, playground, beach volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and an open field for sports like softball or a fun game of tag. Other amenities just outside the campground at the stilling basin recreation area include: picnic sites, a pavilion available for reserving, playground, and basketball court.
Natural Features
Beautiful views of high cliffs and hills are on the other side of the river. Frequently you will see a bald eagle perched waiting for a fish to surface from the stilling basin's discharge. The surrounding woods are a quiet retreat and an opportunity for wildlife viewing at the permanent wildlife blind.
Nearby Attractions
The lake's shoreline is less than a mile away for swimming and boating activities. The premier recreation area, Port Oliver, is just across the dam and Quarry Road Recreation Area offers a reservable pavilion, fishing piers, playground, flush toilets, swimming area with beach, and a variety of picnic sites.
Stop and visit Barren River Lake State Resort Park, host of the Glasgow Highland Games. Peninsula Marina is less than five miles away. Good day trips to other local area attractions include: the National Corvette Museum, Kentucky Down Under, and Diamond Caverns. There are several other family attractions within the Glasgow, Bowling Green, and Cave City region and visitors can explore Mammoth Cave National Park, an hour north of the campground.
49 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 115 ft48 with hookups48 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50Min-stay sites
Getting there
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.
1055 Tailwater Road, Scottsville, KY 42164270-622-7732
CampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tailwater?
Reservations for Tailwater are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 8,537 of 8,871 tracked site-nights are open (96.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 146 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Tailwater?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings at Tailwater in the last 7 days, 77 over 30 days and 146 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Tailwater?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 34 of 146 (23.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Tailwater?
58 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Tailwater fit a 35-foot RV?
48 of the 49 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 115 ft. 48 of those 49 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Tailwater?
March 2027, with 1,488 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,519.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Tailwater?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2.2-37 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Tailwater?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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