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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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Reviews (817)
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
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.
Dalene M
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Primitive
The staff are friendly and helpful. Most sites in the primitive area are level, a few pull threw. Water and electric at all sites with clean restrooms/showers. One site, #6, is right by the lake. Best in spring and fall. Deer, squirrel, opossum, skunk, chipmunks, Canadian geese, and Mallards were all seen this last trip.
Ronnie N
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Hill
Very nice camp ground with very clean showers. I hope to come back soon.
Marvin A
VerifiedMay 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
The Canal has been our favorite place since 1976.
Jerry B
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great place to camp and boat ramp and dock are exceptional, will definitely be back.
Kevin Y
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Great view, very clean and relatively level.
Mike E
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
This is a popular Park. It has some great sites but it's tough to get one due to their popularity. My favorite one is Site 114 in the Canal View loop. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The showers are a bit far from some of the sites so keep that in mind when selecting a site. The showers are in need of an upgrade. But there is good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Very convenient to LBL or Grand River. Bring plenty of insect repellent if you intend to hike any trails at LBL, I have nick-named it the Tick capital of the world!
randy p
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: BRPT
the camp itself is great..the hosts are wonderful. The grounds are kept nice. HOWEVER i visited ALL the bathroom/shower houses..and they were filthy. I watched the "cleaners' come and spend 20 minutes ..yeah believe it or not 20 minutes on the bath house. Showers, toilets etc. I owned a cleaning business for 35 years, NO WAY this could be done well in 20 minutes. I watched the male cleaner on his phone ...a lot. They took trash out of the big cans, on the "flats" and didnt empty bags, only carried trash across to the truck, dropping it along the way, not going back to retrieve it. I know it is bad nowadays hiring good help, but this is terrible. absolutely terrible.
Mark G
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Great place
Friendly staff
Andrea C
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Beach
Better access to the water (clear the brush, dead leaves, etc) in the beach loop. The beach is also very dirty - lots of litter there. The rest of the water side along the loop can be tidied up and a path put in to avoid ticks etc for a bit more access to the water and for people who have pets and cannot leave them alone in a tent or a hot car since the beach is not pet friendly.
Location & Directions for Canal
Canal Campground, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 United States
Elevation: 116 ft
Getting There
<p>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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Camp...
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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Campground Road for .5 mi.
Highway access
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.
Policies & Rules
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- 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: October 21, 2026
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