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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (617)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
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
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!
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 .
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.
Daniel R
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
Easy check in and peaceful campsite
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.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
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: June 4, 2026
