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GeneralCanal Campground, Eureka Campground, Hurricane Creek Campground and Bumpus Mills Campground at Lake Barkley now have check out times of 12 PM (noon). Check in time is 3 PM.
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Reviews (817)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Bruce B
VerifiedApril 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
Campground was clean and staff was friendly as always. They should have done a better job of controlling the weather though, it rained a lot and we like it warmer when we camp.
harvey h
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Hill
Clean camp ground and helpful and friendly staff
Larry D
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Woods
trip was fine. they need to do some updates to campground.
Debra E
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
Campsite was nice. clean. level site, camp hosts very polite & helpful.
MICHAEL S
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Hill
Beautiful quiet campground with well designed, large sites with plenty of space. We were in the "Hill" area, which features some of the larger sites, and also has some nice views, but can be windy along the lake. We visited lots of others in the LBL area, and Canal campground had by far the best, most forgiving roads for larger RVs. Most sites had an easy entry (there are still a few that could be challenging), and had well laid out gravel areas with plenty of room outside the trailer. There are some full hookups at higher elevations. Some had slopes a little higher than we were used to, but ours was perfect. Extra leveling blocks may come in handy depending on site. Well maintained, really nice facility. Highly recommend, we will be back!
Debbie A
VerifiedApril 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We always enjoy our stay at Canal! Beautiful scenery, lots of birds. The campground is well cared for as are the restrooms and showers!
Kevin R
VerifiedApril 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Beach
Beautiful, spacious sites. Staff were very friendly. Park is very clean. Convenient location for dump station and trash. Nice hiking trail to lake. The neighboring town is also very nice with good restaurants and shops.
Micheal B
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Customer service at check in was far less than that if any other COE I’ve camped at. The lady at the gate was very condescending. She was just hateful.
Jerry S
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
site 36 was hard to get into as it had places washed away and it was a steep uphill location.
barry s
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
campground was very nice
Location & Directions for Canal
Canal Campground, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 United States
Elevation: 116 ft
Getting There
<p>Physical Address: 1010 Canal Campground Road, Grand Rivers, KY 42045. From Interstate I-24, take Grand Rivers Exit 31. Drive south on Highway 453 for approximately 4 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Camp...
Physical Address: 1010 Canal Campground Road, Grand Rivers, KY 42045. From Interstate I-24, take Grand Rivers Exit 31. Drive south on Highway 453 for approximately 4 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Campground Road for .5 mi.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Interstate I-24, with the Grand Rivers Exit 31 located nearby. From the exit, travelers can take Highway 453 south for approximately 4 miles to reach the campground.
Policies & Rules
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- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District firewood policy is now in effect and seeks the public’s cooperation to prevent the spread of forest insects and disease at campgrounds in the Cumberland River Basin. The firewood policy requires visitors at Lake Barkley’s campgrounds to use only firewood that has been certified as heat-treated by U.S. Department of Agriculture or state natural resource agency.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralCanal Campground, Eureka Campground, Hurricane Creek Campground and Bumpus Mills Campground at Lake Barkley now have check out times of 12 PM (noon). Check in time is 3 PM.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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