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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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Melinda M
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Nice stay.
Tony E
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
We try to stay at Canal Campground every year. It is a great place to camp. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the sites are well maintained. We will be back.
Charles E
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Beach
Sites are great. Some are difficult to get into. Overall very nice place.
Jeff F
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Quiet , spacious site, is out of level front to back, so be prepared for that, very high water pressure so use regulator
Amy L
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
Do NOT like the new checkout time! Ruins weekend camping for those of us that go to church!!
Joseph G
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Best campground in all Kentucky, wonderful staff very friendly and very helpful, I don’t go anywhere else.
Roy Lee H
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
The view is great. However the weather could have been better
Roger H
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Everything was so neat and clean. All was quiet starting at 10. Fellow camper helped us back Into an awkward site. Your circular driveway has too much of a drop off all The way around to make backing in easy. Definitely recommend!!
Melissa S
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Beach
Great Campground, amazing hosts. clean and beautiful. Would definitely recommend!
Kurt H
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Hill
Wonderful Campground. A++++++++++++++++++
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
