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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About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
Seasonal information
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
JUDITH S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Woods
Very nice campground. Our site was level but sunny most of the day. Lots of places for bike riding, even to Patti’s Settlement for a special lunch. We will definitely be back!
Tom E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Very clean and nice. Grounds groomed. Quiet and safe campground.
Kerry R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Primitive
Very clean. Beautiful view. Very quiet. One of my favorite campgrounds.
Terri T
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Primitive
Easy online booking. Easy check in and check out process. Staff very friendly.
James F
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
Great location. Right on the water.
Jim T
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: BRPT
Have always enjoyed camping at Canal; this time things were a little different. There was not enough room for 2 vehicles (that was not noted on reservation site). We parked across road on what would be grass, obviously been done before because it was sorta bare. We were asked to move vehicle but no one had a good answer where to park. Finally told to park where boats are which I did and when I went to get car, there was a note taped on car saying, "This area is for boats, do not park here." It became very frustrating. Other than that, it was a great experience.
Richard W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
The campground itself is nice and well kept. There is an incredibly bad skunk problem. Multiple skunks sprayed tonight an hour before dark- I saw four at a campsite last trip and have seen dogs sprayed. You simply cannot be out after dark. Campground staff can be very rude, they have insulted every guest I have invited
Jeanette S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We had a great time
David S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BRPT
Great
Christina W
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We love how clean the sites are. The nature and wildlife you experience while in campground is wonderful!
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
