Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Green River Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Campbellsville , KY, KY
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located within the Tailwater Recreation Area. The Tailwater Recreation Area is where the downstream portion of the Green River begins. The Green River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tailwater-picnic-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Tailwater Picnic Shelter offers access to the Green River, one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country with over 150 fish species and 42 endemic species. Campers praise it as a quiet place to get away with multiple spots offering easy access for fishing and water activities like kayaking and canoeing.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, White-breasted Nuthatch, Barn Swallow, Red-winged Blackbird, Killdeer, North American Racer, Common Watersnake, Eastern Fence Lizard
Insider tips for Tailwater Picnic Shelter: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Multiple fishing spots with easy access available Boat launch on-site for kayaking and canoeing down the Green River
Skip Tailwater Picnic Shelter if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require reliable cell service — very few spots get cell reception. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Tailwater Picnic Shelter: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Visitor Center Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Satterly Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Pikes Ridge (Campbellsville, KY), Smith Ridge (Campbellsville, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Cell signal at Tailwater Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville , KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located within the Tailwater Recreation Area. The Tailwater Recreation Area is where the downstream portion of the Green River begins. The Green River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Multiple fishing spots with easy access available
Boat launch on-site for kayaking and canoeing down the Green River
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Columbia: Head south toward Burkesville St (266 ft). Exit the traffic circle onto Campbellsville St (1.6 mi). Continue onto KY-55 N for about 10.4 miles. Turn right towards the Tailwater Recreation Area (489 ft). Turn right towards the Tailwater Shelter (0.2 mi). From Campbellsville, KY: Head southwest on E Broadway St toward Lebanon Ave (0.6 mi). E Broadway St turns slightly right and becomes US-68 W/Greensburg Rd (0.5 mi). Turn left onto KY-55 S (7.6 mi). Turn left towards the Tailwater R
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Green River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Green River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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