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
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
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Boating
Summer
Boating
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Boating
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 (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
Nathan S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Upon arriving we saw about 23 deer including a couple of fawns and 2 rabbits. It was simply beautiful. The campgrounds felt private and they were well maintained. The bathrooms were nice and clean. The the beach by the lake first simply gorgeous. The campground host was very helpful and friendly.
Janis M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
Nice and clean
bob m
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
love the view of the lake
Terry W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Fisherman's Row
First time to stay in Fishermans Row and reall liked it.
anthony G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Primitive
Very nice sites and clean facilities
David D
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Great location on the lake. The staff were so accommodating. Wooded sites were clean and spacious. Numerous deer were in the area
John L
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Beach
Such a beautiful place to camp, friendly staff and beautiful facilities.
Patrick G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
Great View
Frank M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
I arrived in late afternoon with no reservation. The attendant was very helpful and put me in a site near the entrance. We left early in the morning with no one at the dump station. We have stayed at this campground on previous visits to relatives in Illinois. The attendants are very helpful and friendly.
Tonya F
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We stay at canal campground all the time. I really love fisherman's row. My favorite sites are 26, 28,30 & 31. They big level sites and I feel like I have waterfront views even with the trees. The shower house is adequate but could definitely use some updating. When I have to shower in a shower house there I usually drive over to the primitive loop and use that shower house. It's much cleaner and not very far away.
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
