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
vicki r
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
We always enjoy Land Between the Lakes.
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Delinda H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great place! We stayed there so we could MTB across the bridge to the Land Between Two Lakes loop. It was a great ride to/from campsite. Showers were hot and good pressure. Most definitely will stay again when in the area.
Bobby D
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
The camp hosts were very friendly. The campground was very clean and beautiful. We have camped ere several times and is one of our favorite campgrounds. The bath house by Fisherman's Row needs to be updated and the showers need to be sanitized better to ensure the floors do not have germs on them. The views of Lake Barkley are beautiful from different areas of the campground. I would give the Canal Campground a 4 out of 5 rating.
Nancy J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Very friendly check in people. The bathroom are nice and clean, I really appreciate that!
Karrie R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Love stay here be able to go into town where there is things to do. And there this the lake to go out on.
Todd B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Wonderful campground!
Greg S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
Nice campground but the sites and roads could definitely use some work. Half the picnic tables and smaller tables are rotten. Limbs hanging out in roads hitting campers. Roads are in dire need of repair. Money made there is not going back into campground to improve sites or roads.
Mark C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Camp site was near the Canal so the view was great and campground was clean. Site #113 is a pull through and does not require much to get camper level. Lots of things close by.
anita s
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Woods
Beautiful campground, but our site #51 was not good for parking our camper. Very hard to level up camper. Did not unhook truck because we knew it would be hard to hook up again. There were other sites that were great, but not ours.
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.
