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Tailwater Campground

Tailwater Campground offers 48 riverside campsites below Barren River Lake Dam with water and electric hookups (May-September) or primitive camping (October-April), featuring a boat ramp, fishing access, and the Steen Bergen Nature Trail for hiking.

The well-maintained grounds include an amphitheater, playground, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits, with nearby Port Oliver Recreation Area just across the dam offering additional amenities. Reservations are available through Recreation.

gov, and the campground is located approximately 19 miles from Bowling Green, Kentucky.


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