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
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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
William C
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: The Flats
nice campground
Leonard R
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Beautiful campground! Staff very friendly! Sites well maintained! Would highly recommend!! Will return for future visits.
Marvin A
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
The Canal Campground is the best all around compared to others.
Mary B
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BRPT
Quiet and peaceful. Excellent facilities
Dennis P
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
Enjoy the campground
duke d
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
I always enjoy my trips to COE campgrounds; however, most concerns were due to campers. The men’s restrooms had mud tracked into them. I watched another camper take his tote to dump station without a hose and just dump his black water into the trough. Couldn’t believe it. Does someone have to be told to use a HOSE!
MARK S
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
We like camping here it is relaxing and a good view. However rated it a 4 instead of a 5, is the picnic tables need to be inspected on a regular basis, this is the 2nd year in a row where there was a major yellow jacket nest and a wasp nest under the table. Just think if you were to sit at the table you would be in trouble
Mark
barry s
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row
always a good experience at this campground
Larry S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
Love water view all campers kind and courteous. Staff excellent.
Lisa R
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
First of all the wood they gave us would not burn at all , we had 3 hungry grandchildren that was wanting hot dogs and smores , we finally gave up on that and got out our electric stove and the breaker blew , so that was not an option had to go get an attendee was not an enjoyable experience .
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.
