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
Joe B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
Love the camp ground and the easy access to boat ramp.
michael c
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
Best Campground I’ve ever stayed at. Excellent campground hosts!
Katie W
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
Main dock top rails are broken and creating serious risk to person and boat.
Todd J
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
Site 111 and 112 have zero shade. All the rest are some shade. Canal loop has the least.
Terry M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Nice spot friendly place to stay
Kathy B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Very relaxing atmosphere! Will definitely camp here again!!!
Kimberly M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
Super nice spots. Love there is boat ramp in campground
Rhonda H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Staff very nice- always clean/ mowed. One of our favorite areas
Vicki A
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
I love Canal campground. It’s Clean. It’s well taken care of. The camp host is very kind and polite. There’s activities to do close to the camp grounds. I love the location. It’s a wonderful place to camp.
Logan A
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
Great place to stay, very respectful people
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.
