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
Jordan S
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Beach
We have camped at this campground for years and always enjoy coming back. It is a nice place for a relaxing family camping trip, and also very conveniently located close to town of Grand Rivers.
Daniel R
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
Easy check in and peaceful campsite
Dale P
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Beach
One of our favorite campgrounds, clean, quiet, well kept facility. Park managers are very friendly and helpful.
Richard K
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
The Flats is basically a parking lot with 8 parking spots. We were on 105 no shade at all. Photo and other reviews did not show or mention the location. We will be back to try another unit
Sondra P
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Loved our campsite but the bathrooms were not very clean.
Dennis G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Hill
Always a great get away at Canal. Great people that welcome us every year.
Kent B
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
lot to due
Danny J
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: BRPT
Love the campground
David W
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
As always the campground was clean and well ran. The camp host are great people and always willing to answer questions or help accommodate your needs.
Kevin V
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
We really enjoy staying at the Canal campground. It is peaceful and shady! The only downside is the Beach loop bathhouse has not had a working soap dispenser in the men’s side for three years now.
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.
