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
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Woods
Nice campground
Brittany T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
We love camping here!!! The park attendants are so sweet!!!!
Bobby B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach
Our two favorite campgrounds are Lincoln State Park and Canal, with Canal being #1. It has the nicest and most level pads, and your choice of woods, waterfront and or beach front. Then the town of Grand Rivers which an awesome little town. Everyone must try it!
Charles O
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
Do not put any RV on this site. Tent only. It is a pull thru site but the useable space to setup an RV is nonexistent. It is all hill. The only level place on this site is the tent pad. The site is very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed viewing the dear and the lake.
William B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: VIEW
❤️
Lonnie B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
Original site was too tight get in. Camp Host did outstanding service helping us .
Steve M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
We stayed in site #103. When there are no group reservations, the open up sites 103-110 to everyone. It is a large paved parking area with “pull over” concrete pads. No problems with w/e or dump station. Other areas of the parks are much nicer.
David M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Woods
Very quiet, shady camp site. Loved seeing all the deer up close and calm. The attendant was very nice and polite. The bath houses are clean and updated. A wonderful experience.
michael t
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
Best campground on LBL great views of Barkley Lake and Dam
Easy access from I 24
Two miles from downtown Grand Rivers
Jerry B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Woods
Quiet place to camp
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
