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Tailwater

Its 49 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Tailwater is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Allen, Kentucky.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Allen, Kentucky

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Photo: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
115 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
49
Group sites
1
Accessible sites
2
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
115 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

49 sites; 2 pull-through; 48 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 115 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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01 TAIL Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 01
02 TAIL Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 02
03 TAIL Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 03
04 TAIL Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 04
05 TAIL Standard electric 115 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book site 05
06 TAIL Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 06
07 TAIL Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 07
08 TAIL Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 08
09 TAIL Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 09
10 TAIL Standard electric 90 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 10
11 TAIL Standard electric 80 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 11
12 TAIL Standard electric 115 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book site 12
13 TAIL Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 13
14 TAIL Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 14
15 TAIL Standard electric 92 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 15
16 TAIL Standard electric 81 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 16
17 TAIL Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 17
18 TAIL Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 18
19 TAIL Standard electric 67 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book site 19
20 TAIL Standard electric 87 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book site 20
21 TAIL Standard electric 83 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 21
22 TAIL Standard electric 76 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 22
23 TAIL Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 23
24 TAIL Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 24
25 TAIL Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 25
26 TAIL Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 26
27 TAIL Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 27
28 TAIL Standard electric 67 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 28
29 TAIL Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 29
30 TAIL Standard electric 95 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 30
31 TAIL Standard electric 85 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 31
32 TAIL Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 32
33 TAIL Standard electric 75 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 33
34 TAIL Standard electric 88 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 34
35 TAIL Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 35
36 TAIL Standard electric 56 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 36
37 TAIL Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 37
38 TAIL Standard electric 67 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 38
39 TAIL Standard electric 85 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book site 39
40-Host TAIL Standard electric 88 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 40-Host
41 TAIL Standard electric 93 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 41
42 TAIL Standard electric 83 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 42
43 TAIL Standard electric 93 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 43
44 TAIL Standard electric 84 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 44
45 TAIL Standard electric 68 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 45
46 TAIL Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 46
47 TAIL Standard electric 74 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 47
48 TAIL Standard electric 86 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 48
49 TAIL Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 49

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
489 ft

36.8944, -86.1331 in Allen. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Tailwater?

Sites at Tailwater are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233698).

How many campsites does Tailwater have?

Tailwater has 49 campsites, including 1 group site. 2 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Tailwater?

Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Tailwater.

Does Tailwater have RV hookups?

Some sites at Tailwater have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 115 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Tailwater?

Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Tailwater: site 05 and site 12.

Is there drinking water at Tailwater?

Yes, Tailwater has potable water.

Are dogs allowed at Tailwater?

Yes, pets are allowed at Tailwater.

Who manages Tailwater?

Tailwater is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Tailwater

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Tailwater, in a straight line: Red Boiling Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Season
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Fee
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Season
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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Allen and campgrounds in Allen.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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