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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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Reviews (817)
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
Angela F
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
That was level, clean, & shaded. The neighboring campers were friendly.
Damon T
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Hill
Clean and friendly
Joe G
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
every thing was great.eccept for
r the rainey days. no bugs or mosqitos.all in all it was a great trio. thank you very much for asking.
Robert W
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Hill
First off the people working the gate were the best I have ran into. My senior card was broken and she took time to get me fixed up with a new card. The Park was well kept and shower building were very clean. I found the park to be very quiet. I will be back and bring my friends with me.
Beth W
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: BRPT
Check in easy, staff friendly, and site was level with a beautiful view.
Debra N
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Love it!! Beautiful sites!! Friendly staff, can’t wait to go back to Canal, thank you
margena t
VerifiedJune 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Had a wonderful time as usual camping at the canal! The only issue I had was that I was on lot 87 on Browns Point. Love the lot! You can see the lake from two directions. An over sized motorhome came in on lot 88. It would have been impossible for me to get out of my lot . The motorhome extended so far into the exit on lot 87 I could barely park my truck. There was no way I could have got my camper out if I had an emergency. I spoke to the Campground host and he said in the event of an emergency to come and beat on his door and he would have him move the motorhome so I could get out. I really think that lot #88 should only allow small campers due to the blocking of the exit. Everything else was great! Bathrooms were clean as was the campground. Beautiful Campground! Can't wait to camp there again!
PAT L
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Always enjoy Canal campground. All the host are always friendly and pleasant. We always go to Princeton to get lunch meats from Newsons Country Store and Pleasant Valley Bulk Foods for homemade Amish products.We also like to go through the Adsmore House while there.
Jeremy J
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: VIEW
Great place to spend time! Very nice always love camping there. Been camping there for 10years now!
Michael m
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Great place
Location & Directions for Canal
Canal Campground, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 United States
Elevation: 116 ft
Getting There
<p>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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Camp...
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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Campground Road for .5 mi.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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