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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Boating
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Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- 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
shawn k
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
Relaxing time, good fishing but a problem for years now is the big stall shower by campsite 11. The shower head sprays so far out that water goes to the drain at the shower entry door, leaving a tiny corner to dry off and get dressed, that isn't wet. Need a small catch ledge or different head that aims downward
Tonya F
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Canal Campground is our favorite campground. We camp there many times thruought the season. Very nice and helpful host. Clean bathhouse. Nice sites.
Nancy J
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
This is a great campground. It always has clean facilities and the workers are very friendly.
John C
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Love this campground. Beautiful, clean, and great hosts.
JEROME L
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Restrooms and showers were kept up nice.
Cody H
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
We always have a wonderful time going there with our children
Wayne H
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
We were happy to have a site directly on the water. When looking out the window over our sink and stove, it looked like we were IN the water! Cool mornings and warm afternoons were just about perfect.
Canal Campground is the perfect spot for a home base to explore LBL and the nearby dams and state parks. You get the sense of being away from the hustle of daily living, but close enough to restaurants and stores for last minute/emergency supplies.
The bathhouses are clean and pretty well placed in the campground. The grounds were mostly litter free and well kept. All the employees and camp hosts were friendly and helpful.
TERRIE T
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
Beautiful campground
Eric Y
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
Lot 50 was not great for a tent since there was gravel to set up on. Made walking around in the tent without shoes tough. Other than that, the stay was absolutely AWESOME we will be returning very soon!
Lauren B
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
A great place to camp. Thanks again.
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
