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
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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
Clara V
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
This was an EXCELLENT spot with a beautiful view of the water. Private and farther away from other campsites than a lot of options. Saw and heard TONS of wildlife!! The birds in the morning were just amazing!
James M
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: BRPT
My favorite place to camp.
Victoria B
VerifiedMay 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Primitive
We saw lots of wildlife, deer, red-headed woodpeckers, a pileated woodpecker, squirrels and a raccoon. We went hiking at Land Between the Lakes and enjoyed our stay at Canal Campground. We have been to a lot of campgrounds in many states but agree that Canal is our favorite.
Ricky G
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
staff is always friendly and helpful, ground are always well kept
Bruce F
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT
The folks working at the campground were great!! They helped with directions to different parts of the lake area. They were just great folks!!
Lindsey P
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
Not used to fire ring being on concrete.
Marvin A
VerifiedApril 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
The process of checking in and out was easy
Lee F
VerifiedMarch 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
The site itself was nice, although not particularly private. The 4 men at the site next to us stayed up drinking and carrying on until about 2am, preventing us from getting any sleep. The normally overactive camp host was nowhere to be found during this time.
Bobby D
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
My family and I love this campsite. It is easy to back into and we are close to the bathhouse. It is relatively flat and we only needed to raise the right side of the camper about a half inch to be level. We had plenty of room for our grandchildren to play around the campsite. We try to get this campsite every year.
Danny J
VerifiedNovember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Woods
Not level
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.
