Openings · last 7 days
37
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 37 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
76
Openings · last 90 days
76
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 31 of 76 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (40.8%), with Thursday (19) and Wednesday (18) 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 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 41 of 76 detected openings (53.9%). 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 26.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6.8–42.2 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 | 28 | 36.8% |
| 22 | 11 | 14.5% |
| 20 | 6 | 7.9% |
| 30 | 6 | 7.9% |
| 15 | 4 | 5.3% |
Site 27 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 28. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 49 monitored sites
Of the 8,439 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 8,109 open for online reservation · 147 reserved · 172 closed · 11 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
3.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 8,109 of 8,439 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online3.9%
Open site-nights8,109 / 8,439
Reserved (of online inventory)147 / 8,256
Weekday openings4,604
Weekend openings3,505
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4,604 fall on weekdays and 3,505 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 1,479 of 1,519 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 49 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 45 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 46 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 46 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 48 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 48 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 47 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 47 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 45 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 48 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 47 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 06 | 172 |
| 07 | 172 |
| 08 | 172 |
| 11 | 172 |
| 13 | 172 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
8,109 open site-nights across 48 sites at Tailwater, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 91 2-night, 62 3-night, 60 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 06.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 54 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 07 | 65 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 08 | 58 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 11 | 80 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 13 | 61 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 14 | 66 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 16 | 81 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 20 | 87 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 21 | 83 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 25 | 58 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 28 | 67 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 29 | 63 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 30 | 95 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 31 | 85 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 32 | 62 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 33 | 75 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 34 | 88 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 35 | 65 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 36 | 56 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 44 | 84 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 45 | 68 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 46 | 72 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 47 | 74 ft | Yes | 172 | 170 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +160 more |
| 38 | 67 ft | Yes | 171 | 170 nights | Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +159 more |
| 01 | 62 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 02 | 55 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 03 | 72 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 04 | 64 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 09 | 72 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 10 | 90 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 19 | 67 ft | Yes | 170 | 167 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 22 | 76 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 23 | 72 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 24 | 63 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 26 | 58 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 27 | 58 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 39 | 85 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 41 | 93 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 42 | 83 ft | Yes | 170 | 170 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +158 more |
| 18 | 64 ft | Yes | 169 | 166 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +157 more |
| 37 | 62 ft | Yes | 169 | 160 nights | Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +157 more |
| 17 | 52 ft | Yes | 167 | 166 nights | Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +155 more |
| 49 | Not recorded | None | 167 | 113 nights | Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +155 more |
| 48 | 86 ft | Yes | 163 | 132 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +151 more |
| 15 | 92 ft | Yes | 161 | 110 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +149 more |
| 05 | 115 ft | Yes | 149 | 111 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +137 more |
| 43 | 93 ft | Yes | 144 | 141 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 +132 more |
| 12 | 115 ft | Yes | 143 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 11 +131 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
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233698 · facility + sites
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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: 8,109 of 8,439 tracked site-nights are open (96.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 76 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 37 site-date openings at Tailwater in the last 7 days, 76 over 30 days and 76 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Tailwater?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 31 of 76 (40.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Tailwater?
62 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 1 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?
January 2027, with 1,479 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 26.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6.8-42.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Tailwater?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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