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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Boating
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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
Rylee R
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: BRPT
Great spot to camp!
Guy M
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
We were there the last weekend of the season and there were a lot of no-shows all around us, so it was a very relaxing stay. The site was right next the beach, but the water was way down, so much so that the entire marked swimming area was dry. Needless to say the grandkids found quite a few interesting fish skeletons that weekend.
George S
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Beach
Canal feels like your home so peaceful plenty of room between sites. Plenty of open spaces all campers are friendly and always helping each other. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Michael l
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Primitive
Had an awesome time. The crew are great. Thank for everything. Thinking about volunteering.
Lori G
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Hill
Wonderful area to hike and enjoy nature.
frank a
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
enjoyed watching the towboats and the elk and bison prairie
Mark S
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
A nice campground with nice amenities
Marvin A
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
The Canal Campground is our favorite. The restrooms are really nice, my Grandbabies like the playground and the beach is kept clean. The attendants are really nice and helpful. There’s just to many things to list.
Jeanette S
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
We always enjoy ourselves at the Canal.
Alan J
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Hill
Our particular site along with several others we saw had been refreshed. New (level) gravel, new picnic tables and fire pits. We always enjoy staying here.
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
