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
Sites & 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
Katie L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Beach
great campground, quiet, clean, gorgeous views
Cliff M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Primitive
The shower was great and in spite of the campground being full it was relatively quiet
Tony E
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We had a great experience camping. It is a nice clean campground with friendly staff.
David B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
The couple at the gate were very helpful! Site 015 did NOT work out for us though! It was washed out and so unlevel that we had to go to another campground.
Roger R
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very nice site. The sites are a bit close but not a huge deal. Bathrooms are very close to this site and were pretty clean. The showers aren’t very private though. They’re in the bathroom and anyone can come in. The shower is in a stall like a toilet. Clean campground and very nice people.
Kelly G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Site 92 is difficult to get a longer trailer in to. It’s down a pretty big hill too. Had to have the truck in 4 wheel drive. Once we got the trailer parked we had a nice time. The site has a nice water view. The bathroom was just ok.
Jim z
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
Beautiful campground, definitely will visit again
Sam R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Hosts were extremely nice and very helpful.
Larry G
VerifiedOctober 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
We had never stayed at this park but found it was a convenient midway point between our TN and Missouri travels in September. The park is really a pretty park with the canal on the one end and Barkley Lake taking up the view for the most part. Spaces were wide and long and very accessible from the road. We had space 36 for 2 nights. It met our needs just perfectly. This is a park that is great for golf carts and bikes. We rode our E bikes all over the park. We will be back!
Timothy R
VerifiedOctober 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: The Flats
Site 108 is a pull through that is basically a large paved lot with about 8 sites. Good view of the water with a pavilion.
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.
