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
Sites & 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
Kim S
VerifiedApril 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Primitive
Site 6 on the Primitive Loop is a pull off site, with tiered living areas and a great view. Water and Electric hookups. The steps between the tiers are a bit tall for the vertically challenged and somewhat uneven. Grand Rivers is a great place to visit along with the dams and LBL attractions.
Cris W
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Sites were spacious and clean. We were on Fisherman's Row. Cell reception was great!
Susanne S
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
Perfect as always.
Lori H
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: BRPT
The campground was spacious and clean. Our site was perfect and had a wonderful view.
Janet L
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: BRPT
Clean, well maintained, great view by the lake
Marco A
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Great location and campsite. Facilities in good condition.
Judith M
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT
Canal is a wonderful campground. We always love our visit to the area.
I have been camping for most of my life. I could not believe the number of campers who built a fire in the fire pit and then left the fire unsupervised. They built the fire then went inside their camper or got in their car and left the campgrounds. Also, there was 20 mph winds during this time.
Roxanne S
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
I had site 33 Fisherman’s Row, and it was perfect. It was spacious and level. The entire campground looked clean and well taken care off. I did not use the bathhouse. Perfect location to explore everything that Land between the Lakes has to offer. There is a Planetarium and Bison and Elk preserve. I will definitely return.
Timothy R
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Woods
The space was nice. It is on top of a small hill, but levels off at the top of the drive. Across the road are a couple of sites that slightly obstruct the view of the water, but it was a quick and easy walk to watch the sunrise from over the lake.
Louise R
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Beach
we camp several times yearly always enjoy the outdoors
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.
