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
Most popular amenities
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
Joseph G
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Best campground in all Kentucky, wonderful staff very friendly and very helpful, I don’t go anywhere else.
Roger H
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Everything was so neat and clean. All was quiet starting at 10. Fellow camper helped us back Into an awkward site. Your circular driveway has too much of a drop off all The way around to make backing in easy. Definitely recommend!!
Roy Lee H
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
The view is great. However the weather could have been better
Kurt H
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Hill
Wonderful Campground. A++++++++++++++++++
Melissa S
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Beach
Great Campground, amazing hosts. clean and beautiful. Would definitely recommend!
Trent J
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
Great campground...beautiful lake views and close to down town Grand Rivers. Love this place
Laurel T
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
We switched last minute from Site 26 to 107 because it appeared that 26 wouldn’t be long enough. We parked backwards so we were facing the woods instead of the parking lot. We liked our spot very much! The internal roads were in good shape, which doesn’t happen often in parks. All the golf carts are a bit annoying but at least we were at the end of the road!
Darryl D
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Nice sites with plenty of room. Host and volunteers were friendly and helpful.
Gregory B
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CANA
Peaceful. Loved it.
Vicki C
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
This site has a great view of the lake from the tent pad, picnic table and back of the parking pad. The only difficulty comes in trying to level the RV unit. We used 4 leveling blocks deep and the end facing the lake still registered as being low.
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 3, 2026
