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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Fishing
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Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Randy F
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Relaxing campground. Clean bathrooms. Loved the fishing - caught a "whopper"!
John S
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Woods
Great campground, very clean with easy access to the lake. We highly recommend this location.
Billy C
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Excellent water views. Nice quiet family friendly campground.
Terri T
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Had a great time!
Raymond D
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Primitive
The staff at the campground was very helpful and polite. The campground is one of our favorites throughout the state.
Lori C
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Wonderful hosts as soon as we arrived! We had a beautiful sight right on the water! Bathrooms were very clean and the campground itself was very clean! Would definitely love to stay again!
Rick S
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Woods
Older campground. Roads within the campground were in need of repairs. Site was fairly level and clean.
Dewayne W
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Woods
Quiet and peaceful, everone was very friendlly
John H
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: BRPT
This was our fifth time to stay at Canal campground. Check in/out is very fast and easy. We love the campground shower house is always clean. and view of Barkly Lake is awesome.
Sylvie B. M
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CANA
14-days each year should be in effect. Always the same people with 2 vehicles, an RV, a boat and a golf cart for the after dinner parade. Lights there should be a 10 to 6 am rule.
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
