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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (617)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
Kelley P
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
Love the location and the layout of the canal! We never had any complaints until this season.
Carla B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
We have family in the area that have had a rough summer with health conditions, we were able to have them come and visit and relax by the lake that they love. Thank you so much for the beautiful, relaxing time at the lake!
Mark W
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
Great
Donald V
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
Check in was easy and the campsite was great.
David O
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: The Flats
Friendly Staff,
Beautiful setting,
Good amenities and
a charming community.
Very unique.
Rick S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Great view of the lake
Joe B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Wonderful camping spot. The park attendance are very friendly and polite.
sheena g
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Amazing campsite with amazing camp hosts! Sincerely will be back. I stopped for one night on a multi-day road trip - not an ounce of me wanted to leave the following morning without enjoying the beauty of this campsite more!
Kerry K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
A beautiful campsite. We had a site on the water. There was shade, deer, heron and it was clean and quiet. Close to the things we wanted to see and got the best fresh seafood close by. Great staff as well. We would come again
Russell H
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Loved the campground but the campsites need some attention. The sites do not have enough gravel. If there is rain most of the site is mud.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
Policies & Rules
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
