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
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Canal.
Rates, Sites & Availability
114 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
114 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
ricky c
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Great campground! Fantastic waterfront view in Hillside section.
james s
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
A favorite of ours
Paula C
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
I’m retired, widowed and a grandmother who travels with her german shepherds and we enjoyed our stay. There were plenty of dog people around us, so I think they understood the occasional barking from my dogs. There weren’t many trash receptacles for disposing of the waste the dogs made, but we made out.
If it had been warmer, we might have had a better time, but I enjoyed being away from home for our three day weekend. I was fortunate enough to sight a bald-eagle soaring overhead while enjoying a sunny afternoon view of the canal.
It’s a nice place to relax and we may return sometime.
Kenneth B
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
We love staying at the canal, it is always clean and there is grocery and restaurants close by and the cell service is great there. We was very unhappy that the washers or dryers was gone for some reason
Debbie A
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Canal is one of our favorite campgrounds. It is very clean and quiet. The restroom facilities are always clean and well maintained.
Sue K
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
Beautiful park, camp hosts are professional, friendly and efficient, facilities all clean and in good working order.
david e
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Great area, right at the north entrance to the Land Between the Lakes and a short distance (minutes) to Grand Rivers
Diane E
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
This was the most beautiful campground and a short bike ride to Patty’s.
Michael l
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Primitive
Everything was as expected. The staff were awesome. Most likely my favorite full hookup campground.
John H
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Love this campground and the area.
Must see would be Elk and Buffalo Prairie and the Homestead.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: September 3, 2026
