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
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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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
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.
James M
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: BRPT
My favorite place to camp.
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!
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. 🥰
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.
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
