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
Carla K
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
Beautiful and peaceful place to camp! Everyone is super nice!
Paul B
VerifiedMay 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Relaxing and refreshing stay.
margena t
VerifiedMay 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Love camping at the canal campground! The host are always so nice. Roads in the primitive area need a lot of attention. It is such a nice campground, we hate to see it getting in such terrible shape!
Clayton P
VerifiedMay 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Woods
Campground is clean and well maintained. The staff is excellent. This is our favorite, highly recommend.
Debbie P
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We camp at Canal several times a season. Close to many activities in Land Between the Lakes. Close to restaurants, grocery. Grand Rivers and Benton are nearby. Easy access to the lake. Lots of golf cart and bicycle activity once school gets out. Hosts are marvelous.
lesa s
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
We have camped here many times. Always enjoy our visit. The only minus would be that the mowing crew needs to turn the mowers away from throwing rocks etc near our campers and vehicles.
Hugh F
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
My wife and I camped at the Barkley Dam COE campground on site 72. The site was easy to access and had full hook ups. It was shady and level. The bath and shower facilities were clean. There are many activities available within the National Recreation Area. We enjoyed viewing the Elk and Bison herd. It was a self guided drive through a preserve. We went to a Wildlife Center where the animals there have undergone rehabilitation but unfortunately can not be returned to the wild. The area is a boating and fishing hot spot. Dams on the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers have created the Land Between the Lakes allowing commercial barge traffic access to major rivers, and power production to the area. A drive to the Kentucky Lake Dam visitor center will impress you. We enjoyed our stay and think you will too.
Dane H
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
Very nice park
Michele F
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
Wasn't sure to give a 3 or 4. Depending on which loop you were in what the sites were like. Some of the roads are in need of a little help. If there is a lot of rain, there are a lot of places that have a lot of runoff, hence, cracking.
Mary Katherine G
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
This is an absolutely beautiful campground. Employees are just awesome very friendly and helpful. AT&T worked pretty good there. If you have a golf cart make sure you have a bike flag and a triangle reflector and you’ll have to get a license to drive back-and-forth from Patty settlement it’s worth. Can’t wait till we get back there 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.
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.
