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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (617)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
Buck B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
I stayed at campsite #4.
Great site with a level tent pad, and views of the water, and deer are everywhere to be seen… particularly in the evening hours approaching dusk.
The bath facilities were clean and operational, and I noticed that they were attended to every single day that I was there… very nice.
Plenty of peace and solitude to be found at this campground. Very well ran by the hosts, super clean, and wildlife galore.
Peter M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
Beautiful campsites
Tonya F
VerifiedAugust 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
I've been to many campgrounds but out of them all Canal is my favorite! Never any disappointments....Just so peaceful and relaxing..Love the time on the water there as well..Friendly staff.
Patricia G
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Site 62 is on the water, nice as we brought our kayaks. Sites and roads are paved. Close to both Dams, the information at the dam museum was interesting.
Billy K
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Woods
We enjoyed camping at the Canal Campground
Karen P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Primitive
We had an amazing time at Canal campground. Friendly staff, beautiful area and quiet. We will be back.
Jim E
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
We love Canal! This site was a bit tight to get our fifth wheel in. This site also looks into 3 other sites. So, if you dont mind seeing your neighbors campsites it good.
Danny J
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Woods
Great campground
James F
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful place to stay but they need to work on the shower house and bathrooms . The one at fisherman row the toilets did not flush and was a mess .
Andrew G
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: BRPT
The host are wonderful people
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
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: June 4, 2026
