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
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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
Rick R
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: BRPT
Another well-run ACE campground. Thanks!
Amelia N
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
People were friendly, good shower and toilets. Seems like a swimming beach and playground. It was nice to see the lake at sunrise and probably sunset (I got there after dark). Someone had mentioned a fish smell, and it does have a small odor. My site was back-in (which for me is more difficult), but it had a nice view of the water. Decent access to highway about 10-15 min away. I was just staying there 1 night on a road trip to and from other locations.
Debbie H
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
Beautiful place, road on primitive loop could use some repairs and repaved. Hosts are very friendly and helpful.
Davy W
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Nice quiet campground. The site has a beautiful view of the lake. It’s level and easy to back into. It wasn’t a real good site to fish from in April because of the high bank and bushes & debris in the water. It’s a great place for relaxing. Would definitely pick Fisherman Row at Canal again.
barry s
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
very scenic sites in this campground
Brent M
VerifiedMay 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Wonderful helpful staff. Easily available well-priced firewood. Nice sites. Huge tree stump next to tight curve in road.
Darra S
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Great view. Enjoyed watching the birds and barges.
Renee A
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Restrooms are disgusting. Bugs all over the floor literally in piles. Obviously they don’t sweep, it was not clean either. We were there for a week, it stayed the same. There were laundry facilities as well, they were covered in bugs and urine from the bees that hovered. Bugs inside the machines as well. The park is very pretty and great for hiking but I was very happy I had a camper!
Patsy A
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
Felt very secure. There was on and off patrol by staff 24 hrs. Very clean, & a great view of the area
Tony W
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great place. We come & go each month almost. Been coming for 10 years. We love it! Spaced out sites. Bath houses/showers in each section. Great people, everyone is up & golf carts put up at 9pm. Driveable to town (grand rivers) golf carts are able to drive on road to town. Nothing negative to say about this campground. Come join us!!
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.
