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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Rates, Sites & Availability
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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
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.
Mary C
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 037A, Loop: Woods
It is a very peaceful place. Beautiful scenery!
Carrie Y
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: VIEW
Wonderful campground!! Bathrooms & showers very clean.
Good places close by to eat (Patti’s, Cabin pizza, Knoth’s BBQ and Craig’s Dairy Bar for dessert.
James E
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We absolutely love camping at the Cznal Campground. The views are wonderful…so relaxing.
Brandi S
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Always love the friendliness of everyone at Canal. Bathhouses are very nice and cleaned every morning. My favorite place to camp
Kim B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: NASH1, Loop: GRUP
The Canal Campground is our favorite place to camp!!!!!
Keith B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Camp site beautiful, restrooms clean, I’ll be back 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
