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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
Marlene H
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Woods
Our first time camping at Canal campground. We very much enjoyed our time there. Our site was big, level, shady and quiet. What more could a camper ask for!
James G
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Great site and great view.
Carolyn H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Wonderful campground host. Campground well maintained. Beautiful views of the lake. Bathroom clean and well maintained.
Richard W
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Beach
Came in and set up in the rain, not real heavy. Got all situated and the rain quit. The weather was pleasant for the time of the year, didn't turn on the air till the day before we left.
Jerry C
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Great Campground, clean , easy check in
Aaron G
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Primitive
The camp looks great, very clean, and the hosts were very nice. The main problem was the site we chose. The host told me that I had probably picked the hardest site in the whole park and he was spot on. Site 10 be aware that it should only be for short campers.
DJ B
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Beach
Three words, "I love it". Canal is such a clean, friendly and beautiful place I will continue to camp here. From the wild life to the beach, the Canal is a 5 star camping spot. If you've not been here before, I recommend it and definitely don't forget your camera!
Daniel M
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Campground is pretty much like it was when I was a kid in the 80s. Thats why I like it so much. Friendly staff and campers, very quiet campground, right on the water (I always stay on fisherman's row). The only negative thing I have to say is the bathhouses need renovating. They are usually very clean, but stall doors don't latch, the showers need hanging hooks, things like that. But overall, one of my favorite campgrounds!
David G
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
The gate people at the campground were very nice and helpful . The showers were clean. The camp we were in was well shaded.
Kathy D
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
very nice campground. we enjoyed our stay
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 18, 2026
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