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.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates114 total sites
RV Sites
110 sites
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
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Boating
Summer
Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Trent J
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
Great campground...beautiful lake views and close to down town Grand Rivers. Love this place
Laurel T
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
We switched last minute from Site 26 to 107 because it appeared that 26 wouldn’t be long enough. We parked backwards so we were facing the woods instead of the parking lot. We liked our spot very much! The internal roads were in good shape, which doesn’t happen often in parks. All the golf carts are a bit annoying but at least we were at the end of the road!
Darryl D
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Nice sites with plenty of room. Host and volunteers were friendly and helpful.
Gregory B
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CANA
Peaceful. Loved it.
Vicki C
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
This site has a great view of the lake from the tent pad, picnic table and back of the parking pad. The only difficulty comes in trying to level the RV unit. We used 4 leveling blocks deep and the end facing the lake still registered as being low.
TODD J
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Campground was beautiful, clean and weak kept. Everyone was super friendly. It our first trip, but definitely won’t be our last.
Doug S
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Nice level sites with many along the water. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Area is kept clean and neat. Can get busy on the weekends in summer weather. Not our first visit and plan to stay again when coming through the area. Good location for exploring the LBL area.
David W
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Always enjoy camping at Canal. John and Jeanniene are great camp host ,always willing to help or just take the time to visit
Hope they will be there for a long time.
HAROLD M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Camping with grandkids making memories before we both get too old! The Canal id our favorite site! Love the sites, people and senior prices. May be nice to offer sites for the whole season at a fair price.
Emily e
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Love this campground, lots of sites to choose from when they’re available. Nice to walk around the campground and enjoy the outdoors!
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
