Clarkson, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grayson County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,133 Population 1,069/sq mi density

$28,393 Median Income $21,020 per capita

$121,900 Home Value $175,064 Zillow

$575 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$28,393 median income, 2.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$121,900 home value, $575/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Clarkson (14)

Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake)

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $65/night Reservable

Canoeing, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking

Tailwater Day Use area is located on the Nolin River below Nolin River Lake Dam and Spillway. The day use area has restrooms, playgrounds, a boat ram...

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MAMMOTH PICNIC SHELTERS

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2 sites 4.7/5 (13 reviews) $55–$85/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Birding, Environmental Education, Hiking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Picnicking

There are two shelters available at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area for visitor use, two of which can be reserved. Shelter G-1 in Picnic Area is a...

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CAVE CREEK

STANDARD

64 sites 4.5/5 (247 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visito...

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AXTEL

STANDARD

153 sites 4.4/5 (617 reviews) $20–$60/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Axtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors wh...

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DOG CREEK (KY)

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68 sites 4.4/5 (319 reviews) $18–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Swimming, Hiking, Camping, Marina, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Water Activities

Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery cre...

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LAUREL BRANCH

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62 sites 4.4/5 (347 reviews) $20–$60/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Fishing, Camping, Boating, Swimming

Laurel Branch Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for vis...

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MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND

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108 sites 4.4/5 (1,355 reviews) $25–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Visitor Center, Camping, Birding, Hiking, Photography, Ranger Station, Star Gazing, Caving, Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Interpretive Programs

Mammoth Cave Campground offers campers a prime location to explore both the depths and surface treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park. Clicking on...

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WAX

STANDARD

107 sites 4.4/5 (219 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Wax Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a ...

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MOUTARDIER

STANDARD

164 sites 4.3/5 (483 reviews) $18–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Hiking, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Jet Skiing, Picnicking, Water Activities

Moutardier Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery cr...

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NORTH FORK (KY)

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81 sites 4.0/5 (121 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

North Fork Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visito...

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MAPLE SPRINGS

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7 sites 3.8/5 (98 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat, Horse, Hammock

Day Use Area, Camping, Biking, Birding, Backpacking, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing

At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days exploring Mammoth Cave. Ca...

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Dog Creek Day Use (KY)

STANDARD

1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Water Access, Picnicking

Dog Creek Day Use area is located adjacent to Dog Creek Campground on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has a restroom, playground, reservable group ...

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German Ridge Campground

STANDARD

20 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat, Horse

Biking, Day Use Area, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Hiking, Horse Camping, Camping, Backpacking

The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area...

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Moutardier Day Use

STANDARD

1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Boating, Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access, Picnicking, Hiking

Moutardier Day Use area is located adjacent to Moutardier Campground and Moutardier Marina on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has restrooms, playg...

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