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
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (603)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
Jerry C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
always a Great exprence
Leonora r
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Great view
Rhonda H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful campground
Michael B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Peaceful campground with friendly attendants.
randy p
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
the cleaning of the bathrooms is terrible, i watched a lady with a child appear to clean for a whole 15 minutes. the showers are nasty . bugs everywhere,,,there was a worm in one of the showers for 4 days. no excuse for this
Ginger P
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Woods
Everyone in the office is so pleasant and enjoyable to deal with. Love the campground. We can’t get the internet on the Woods loop. But we love the sites and how well they are maintained. We love that we can get a senior discount. It makes coming from the Nashville area very affordable for us. Thank you for great camping experiences!
Billy R
VerifiedJune 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
Another great COE site. Right on the lake and beautiful area of LBL. Nature everywhere with plenty to do. Grand River is a great little area to spend a day. Our site was paved and fairly level. Deer came up every evening to our site. Here is why it is not 5 stars. The showers and restrooms where not clean and that is generous. I don't know who cleans them but it is obvious they are doing to he minimum. I mean dead bugs on lavatories, walls, showers. The sinks had dead bugs parts everywhere.
James E
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Such a peaceful, pretty place!
Amber B
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
The campground and views were great! The only negative I have is the site could use more gravel. With the rain we had while we were there, the site became really muddy.
Patricia C
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
The campsite was nice. It was hard to back into because it was tight. Once in it was nice.
The bathrooms by Fisherman’s loop were terrible. They were not clean and in disrepair. We were very surprised for a COE campground. Usually they are nice. Not sure we will return.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| 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.
