Summer Shade, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Metcalfe County County

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

295 Population 145/sq mi density

57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

63 Violent Crime/100K 253 property/100K

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

63 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Summer Shade (25)

Big Oak Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 5.0/5 (3 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Hiking, Picnicking, Visitor Center

Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by foreste...

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Visitor Center Picnic Shelter

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1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Ranger Station, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Picnicking, Information Site, Hiking, Environmental Education, Birding, Amphitheater

The Visitor Center Picnic Shelter is located within the Visitor Center Day Use Area. The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil ...

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LILLYDALE CAMPGROUND AND DAY USE

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113 sites 4.7/5 (375 reviews) $18–$50/night Reservable

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

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Birding, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Sports

Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.Dale Hollow is renowned for its fis...

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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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DALE HOLLOW DAMSITE

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77 sites 4.6/5 (521 reviews) $32–$75/night Reservable

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

DAY USE AREA, FISH HATCHERY, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Dale Hollow Damsite is a quiet, peaceful campground in the green hills of Tennessee. The campground is a popular area for families, with an abundance ...

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WILLOW GROVE CAMPGROUND

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82 sites 4.6/5 (142 reviews) $22–$46/night Reservable

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

Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Amphitheater, Swimming, Water Access

Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offer...

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PIKES RIDGE

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60 sites 4.5/5 (148 reviews) $20–$32/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green ...

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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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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

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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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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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HOLMES BEND

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125 sites 4.3/5 (303 reviews) $20–$32/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Picnicking, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Amphitheater, Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Other Recreation Concession Site, Swimming, Water Access

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green ...

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SMITH RIDGE

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79 sites 4.3/5 (151 reviews) $20–$32/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Picnicking, Other Recreation Concession Site, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green ...

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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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PLEASANT GROVE RECREATION AREA

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1 sites 4.0/5 (1 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Birding, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Activities, Water Access, Swimming

Pleasant Grove Recreation Area is a day-use facility, located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee.Dale Hollow is renowned f...

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DALE HOLLOW LAKE - PRIMITIVE CAMPING

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37 sites 3.9/5 (170 reviews) $5/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Boat

Fishing, Camping, Swimming, Water Sports

Dale Hollow Lake Primitive Camping is a unique series of 32 locations with a total of over 70 individually designated family campsites dispersed over ...

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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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Barren River Lake Tailwater Picnic Shelter

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