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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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
mark c
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Primitive
we love it here, peacefull and close to everything you need
George B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Always love to camp there.
Glenda F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Hill
Roads need paved. Need rules about to much lighting. Bathrooms need new shower locks. Lighting should be limited from disturbing other campers. Rules on small kids without adult supervision needs attention.
Jerry R
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
The picnic tables need to be redone and the sites need to be redone and need to be in concerete pavement,
Bryan P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Hill
Very clean and quiet campground. A few of the sites are a little tuff to get into, if you have a big rig. Mine is 44’ had site 83 and 94. Both sites were easy to back in. Both sites have beautiful view. 83 full shade. 94 gets evening sun on the front of your camper. Still 94 is a real good site.
Sandy M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Woods
Bathrooms were spotless and roomy, campsite was large and had great shade. Wonderful experience.
James C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
James C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
Dale P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Beach
Nice and peaceful campground. We always enjoy our time there. Only negative thing is that the roads need some work.
James C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
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 7, 2026
