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
Summer
Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Jeffery M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Primitive
The campground hosts and staff were some of the best we have seen.
Dennis Lee W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Great campground.
Angie K
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
We were in the primitive area…and it certainly was……we left after one night…we asked if any other spots were available when we checked in…well, I didn’t even get my entire question out before I was abruptly told NO…..when we left 2 days early after being there just a few hours…they didn’t ask why…acted like this…may happen quite a lot…we loved on 5 miles down the road to a water front site that was absolutely stunning and the staff were spectacular…we will not return to Canal
Debbie L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
Staff so friendly and helpful. Always enjoy camping at the canal!
Tom V
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Hill
The campground was as advertised. Because we added an overnight, we stayed one night at one site, then moved to a second site for three nights. each site was unique. Both were more than satisfactory. The only drawback to this site, through no fault of their own, is that it's a bit of a walk to downtown, but luckily we had a car available to us, so it wasn't an issue.
Travis J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: VIEW
There’s a lot going on at this campground. It was very busy on the weekend so golf carts, cars, lots of people, and the canal had lots and lots of loud boats driving by. All that being said we would camp there again.
Christina W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
Recommend taking in the sunsets down by the sailboats. Also make sure to look for eagles they are everywhere and amazing.
Ralph H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Woods
Originally had site #109 (Flats) reserved, but when we saw the site, it was really just a parking lot! The kind & gracious host was able to relocate us to site #45. This site was woodsy, large & beautiful! Within 10 minutes we had 3 deer walking behind our campsite! Definitely our kind of site! There were many wonderful sites in the campground- just stay away from the Flats loop if you’re wanting a something more than a parking lot. We are already planning a trip back to this beautiful area! Thank you to the wonderful campground hosts & COE
Dan A
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Great site, clean park, close attractions and needs. Park host was very helpful when my trailer developed electrical issues. Patti's Settlement and Cabin Pizza a must for dinner. Grocery in town has all you need. The Homeplace a few miles south was great.
Gail A
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
It was very peaceful there! There was a lot of things to see and do! Looking forward to going back.
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
