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
JOSEPH W
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
Campground was nice, but as it turned out our site was on a glorified parking lot. Our views out the rear and the driver’s side windows were good, but when you left the RV all you saw was a large parking lot. Overall good, we’d stay here again, but with amended expectations.
Jon M
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Great place, clean & friendly staff! Our favorite campground so far.
Bradley W
VerifiedApril 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach
Canal Campground is an excellent place to stay. All sites have fire circles, a picnic table, and a cooking table. It is kept nice and clean.
Sandra M
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Hill
Excellent campground, clean, well run and friendly staff
Nancy S
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Site 58. Close to shower house. Able to see lake. Hosts very friendly.
Michael L
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Beach
Canal is a beautiful park! Quiet and peaceful. However, our site was not a level site. We would definitely go back to this campground, just not the specific site we had.
Kenneth B
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
Always a good time, even if weather doesn't cooperate
kenny c
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
We love this camp ground.
Leslie S
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Loved my time at the Canal. So peaceful.
Bradley W
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
The campground was good.
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
