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
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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
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.
Randy L
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
Our favorite place to camp. The volunteers and all gate people are kind and courteous
George P
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Primitive
Great location near Land Between the Lakes and Grand Rivers, a tiny town with everything you need.
Judith C
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Primitive
Overall positive 3xperiencecwith some issues. The site I reserved #6, was not as described. It claimed to be a pull thru but the entry was so narrow, poorly paved and sloped there was no way we could get into the site. In the process of working with the checkin crew we discovered I had booked the wrong date! The end result was I was assigned a beautiful waterfront site, #8. The park staff was so responsive and helpful, they deserve five stars.
Gary K
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: The Flats
Always a nice time here and a very nice, well kept park.
william d
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Beach
Quiet and clean
William T
VerifiedMay 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Woods
The canal is a beautiful park and the camp host are all very friendly and welcoming. One of our favorite places 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
