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
Jill B
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Nice place great sites. The bathroom was clean but I had to look closer at the floor because I swear it was moving. There was a million ants on the floor and that many more trying to come in the door. I'm not sure why they can't spray or do something to get rid of
them. We will go back.
George H
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: The Flats
Only negative I found was the sad state of the employs camp site at the entrance.
joe M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Outstanding corps of engineer campground very clean and well maintained.
Holly T
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
We arrived late and found an empty spot and reserved it on gov. But is was nasty! We found another empty spot and moved. But we love the canal campground! Just had a very dirty site one time of 3. Pretty good odds ;)
Marc G
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Great park overall. Sites could be more level & paved. Ours was full hook ups but only about 8 are so it would be nice to have more available. Our site was close to level but still needed blocks. The extra table was nice. Host was cleaning leaves off road & bathrooms cleaned daily. Laundry was a bonus.
Andy J
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
The Canal is our favorite campground. A large group of campers with free roaming kids was not pleasant. Staff was great and friendly. Site 36 was large and all facilities worked great. Owls at night, and hummingbirds kept us entertained. Deer were plentiful.
Kelly R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
093 was a beautiful site! Lovely, quiet campground.
Mike C
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
One of our favorite campgrounds.
Tonya F
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Hill
Canal Campground is our favorite local campground. We love it. We stayed at site 82 this last time and it was nice big site. We were able to part our Dodge Ram, 10' gold cart trailer and gold cart all on our site. We have a 28' bumper pull camper and the site was pretty level but we did use our Anderson leveling ramps on the drivers side to get the camper perfectly level. It was off by much but I like everything to be spot on. The fire pit is in the back corner which is what we like. This site is close to the water and view of the playground. We did encounter ALOT of mayflies and bugs. We normally have our rope lights around our site but the bugs were so bad around the lights we couldn't sit outside so we didn't use them after the first night. Normally the bath houses are pretty clean. This time they were not. I was very surprised. The attendants are always very nice. We highly recommend this campground.
Tommie H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
The staff is always helpful and nice. Like being able to ride your golf cart down to Grand rivers.
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.
