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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Average nightly rates114 total sites
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110 sites
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (770)
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
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Hill
Nice COE CG. Some FHU sites and many lakefront or lake view sites. Dining at Patties 1880 Settlement is a nice experience.
wayne W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
All good
Vicki S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
The view was beautiful. The campground was clean. The bath house was clean. The only issue we had was there were skunks everywhere after dark.
Michael U
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
We stayed in two sites in the Hill Loop over three days - #72 and #79. The sites are fine gravel but much of it seems to have washed away. Both were not quite level side-to-side, I had to use one board to level our trailer at both sites. Site #72 is on a curve and also has an uphill slope so it could be a little tricky for a larger rig to get into. It is nicely shaded. The sewer is slightly uphill requiring some extra effort when dumping. Site #79 is on the lake and adjacent to the beach. It is easier to back into but has no sewer H/U. It is shady in the morning but in full sun in the afternoon. It also has a tree that drops those sticker balls, so if you have a dog or like to walk barefoot that could be a problem. There was an old tire and several dead fish near the beach. Fortunately the fish were relatively fresh so there was no odor (yet). The restroom was relatively clean but could use some updating and there were many bugs. The main cause is that the screens had large holes in them. I guess if they fixed the screens that would take care of 90% of the bug issue. The dump station is well laid out and has two lanes with separate access points. Both potable and non-potable water hoses are available. However, I wasn’t able to flush my tank because the hose had a 5/8” pipe at the end instead of the normal garden hose fitting. Since I was putting my trailer back in storage after this trip I had to pay at a truck stop to dump and flush the tank.
Myra F
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
Always enjoy it at Canal. Good location, well maintained, very clean bath houses and great people running the gate house.
Jon M
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
Great camping site! Nice lots, friendly staff & easy lots to setup in.
mark r
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach
Beautiful will keep park.
William B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Nice sight with view of canal. Well maintained, very clean, nice staff, wildlife everywhere. We liked it so well we stayed a second night.
Martin S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
We love that they honor veterans
Tom E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Very clean and nice. Grounds groomed. Quiet and safe campground.
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.
Elevation: 116 feet
1.9 mi drive to downtown Grand Rivers (about 7 min)
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: September 3, 2026
