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
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
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Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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
Bobby O
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
Very nice campground with great hookup sites, facilities, and grounds. Everything was very clean and maintained. Staff was extremely nice and helpful!
Tammy W
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Beach
This was our first time at this camp ground. It will not be our last. We were in the Beach look and loved the size of the sites. There were so many deer to see. The campground was so quiet and peaceful.
Tina S
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Love watching the tugs go by with their loads. Quiet as usual and a great spot to downshift from the road.
Terry W
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
It was great as always. We stay several times a year and have never had a problem. Very quite and always clean.
David M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
Beautiful lake views
michael A
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Very nice location. Good RV sites. We would stay again. The drive there is through a lot of traffic.
Brad L
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
I think that most of the Federal campgrounds, (Forest Service, Corp of Engineers, BLM, etc.) are an excellent value for us retired people. My wife and I stay in them whenever possible.
Emma G
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Always enjoy going to Canal Campground. The bathrooms were kept clean & hot water in the shower.
Erika S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Primitive
We had a wonderful campsite with a beautiful view. It was clean and well maintained.
Bryan L
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Hill
Could only stay one night but it was a very nice campground. Quiet, clean and well maintained. Good connectivity on Verizon and T-Mobile.
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
