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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Average nightly rates114 total sites
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110 sites
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (770)
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
Alex D
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Nice place, pretty scenery. We dropped in for one night with no reservation and was fortunate enough to get into one of the upper waterview sites. Our site was not as clean as other COE’s we’ve camped - we cleaned it up in under 2 minutes. Bathrooms/showers were not clean at all but we didn’t need them on this stay. For longer stays this would’ve been a concern. Would definitely go back.
Robert B
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
One of our favorite COE campgrounds. Nice setting and facilities.
Rhonda H
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful/ nice campground- staff great! Love this campground
Barbara T
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Wonderful spot overlooking lake.
nolan b
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We always enjoy Grand Rivers and we also like going to Willow Pond Catfish to eat. It's nice to meet new people when we're camping.
Art G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
Very pleasant well-maintained COE campground.
Donna S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Had a great time. Just wish we stayed in a different space. It was a little tight with the spot in front and harder to pull out of when a camper is in that spot.
Glen F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
Nice site with a great view.
Glen F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
Nice big site with a view of the canal. Great for watching boats and barges.
Marvin A
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
We’ve been camping at the Canal for over 50 years. The attendants are friendly and makes us feel welcomed. The bathhouses are clean and the grounds are kept nice. Plus it’s close to Patti’s Settlement.
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.
Elevation: 116 feet
1.9 mi drive to downtown Grand Rivers (about 7 min)
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: September 3, 2026
