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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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
James H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Hill
very nice
Jerry F
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
Great shade and excellent sites on the canal. Deer calmly walk around the park. The staff is great. A plus is excellent restaurants close by.
Shonda C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Beach
Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location
Richard D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Woods
It’s a quite, friendly facility with outstanding hosts. Lots of surrounding area to visit and enjoy.
ROBERT B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
Canal Campground is very nice, shady spots and with water veiw. A large campground but quiet. Host are very nice and helpful. We love staying here...Grand RIvers town has alot to see also and is a short distance from the campground
Joseph G
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: VIEW
It’s a beautiful campground surrounded by Lake Barkley with mature trees all around and a nice town near by.
Robert S
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Beach
Access to dump sites was fantastic. Bathhouse needs a deep clean. I didn't like the excessive golf cart cruising while playing music.
Martin K
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Primitive
The showers and bathrooms were always well kept and clean. Sites were well kept also. Excellent campgrounds. Will return again.
Adam L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
If you like woods, water, deer, or camping or you will love this campground. Very well spaced. Lots of great sites. Easy in and out.
Jennifer B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Our site had great access to the water and the beach! It was perfect for our family!
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
