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
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
They told me about the lifetime card you can get for any corp of engineers campground and saved me a lot of money, thanks
Marvin A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
We like the location being close to Patti’s and stores. The sewer sites are so convenient so we can use our facilities in our RV without having to stop at dump station. The hill loop needs more gravel on them. That would make them better when it rains. It’s a very nice campground.
Tom r
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very nice campground with wonderful hosts!
Pat T
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Loved the very large private campsites
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.
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
