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.
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (603)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
william f
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
this is a very nice campground. lots of deer great views,and we will be back again for sure.
mark c
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Primitive
we love it here, peacefull and close to everything you need
George B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Always love to camp there.
Glenda F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Hill
Roads need paved. Need rules about to much lighting. Bathrooms need new shower locks. Lighting should be limited from disturbing other campers. Rules on small kids without adult supervision needs attention.
Jerry R
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
The picnic tables need to be redone and the sites need to be redone and need to be in concerete pavement,
Bryan P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Hill
Very clean and quiet campground. A few of the sites are a little tuff to get into, if you have a big rig. Mine is 44’ had site 83 and 94. Both sites were easy to back in. Both sites have beautiful view. 83 full shade. 94 gets evening sun on the front of your camper. Still 94 is a real good site.
Sandy M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Woods
Bathrooms were spotless and roomy, campsite was large and had great shade. Wonderful experience.
James C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
Dale P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Beach
Nice and peaceful campground. We always enjoy our time there. Only negative thing is that the roads need some work.
James J
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Smooth Reservation/ Check-in .
Beautiful site overlooking Barkley Lake & Dam. Only issue was sewage hookup was positioned to far to the front of the campsite where it’s not level.
Location Canal
Address:
Canal Campground
Grand Rivers, KY, 42045
United States
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 miles. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 miles. Turn right onto Canal Campground Road for .5 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
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.
