Franklin, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Simpson County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,254 Population 680/sq mi density

$55,552 Median Income $24,651 per capita

$170,400 Home Value $243,755 Zillow

$1,034 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

232 Violent Crime/100K 2,767 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$55,552 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$170,400 home value, $1,034/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

232 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Franklin (19)

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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CAGES BEND

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43 sites 4.5/5 (475 reviews) $30–$35/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

Fishing, Camping, Boating

Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backd...

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CEDAR CREEK (TN)

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59 sites 4.5/5 (598 reviews) $30–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming, Camping, Boating, Fishing

Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, ...

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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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ROCKLAND RECREATION AREA

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6 sites 4.4/5 (16 reviews) $35–$200/night Reservable

Boating, Archery, Fishing, Picnicking

Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of E...

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BAILEYS POINT

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215 sites 4.3/5 (734 reviews) $22–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, CAMPING

Bailey's Point campground is the largest of the Army Corps of Engineers' campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This campground offers several wa...

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THE NARROWS

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90 sites 4.3/5 (204 reviews) $34–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, HIKING, CAMPING

The Narrows is a family-friendly campground on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The Narrows Campground is a 92-site area locat...

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TAILWATER

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49 sites 4.1/5 (195 reviews) $16–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

The Tailwater Campground offers 48-sites located along the Barren River, just below the dam. This lazy riverside campground is quieter than neighborin...

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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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The Narrows Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 2.0/5 (1 reviews) $50/night Reservable

The Narrows Picnic Shelter is on Barren River Lake, perfect for water lovers and anglers. The shelter is located near a marina and boat launch ramp. ...

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OLD HICKORY BEACH

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1 sites 1.0/5 (1 reviews) $75/night Reservable

SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or...

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AVONDALE

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Water Access, Picnicking

Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports...

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Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

This shelter is adjacent to the Outlet Works below Barren River Lake Dam and Tailwater Campground. Tailwater Campground & Port Oliver Recreation ...

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LAGUARDO

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Swimming, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking

Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep bot...

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LONE BRANCH

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2 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Boating, Day Use Area, Picnicking

Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open areas to run around...

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NAT CALDWELL PARK

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Picnicking

Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.The...

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PORT OLIVER PICNIC SHELTER

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

This shelter is located above the dam, near the ampitheater and the Twisted Oliver multi-use hike & mt. bike trail. This shelter has a beautiful ...

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Quarry Road Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

This shelter is adjacent to Barren River Lake and Quarry Road Beach with a beautiful view of the Dam.

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SHUTES BRANCH

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1 sites 0.0/5 $50/night Reservable

Fishing, Camping, Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Sailing, Water Access, Water Activities, Paddle Boating

Shutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, b...

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