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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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Reviews (817)
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
James C
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
Dennis P
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Your camp host Cindy and Larry are great the only problem was a lot of bugs in restrooms.
Retta S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Primitive
Loved the big lots was in #13 for 10 days in a tent. Loved being close to the bathroom since I'm handicapped. Very nice people that worked there & everyone was so friendly & kind. We will be back. Was a very nice time except for the extreme heat we had.
Douglas Y
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great place to camp canal camp grounds an great staff
Karla C
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BRPT
Great lakeside view and very reasonably priced.
Marcia C
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Very nice campground: very well maintained, plenty of trees for shade, bath houses kept super clean, friendly workers.
ROBERT B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Very nice campground, site over looking the water is very beautiful. Bathhouse is in the next section but walking there is no problem. They do bring golf carts to ride in as the park has about 6-7 sections. The host are very nice and helpful. WIll camp again!
mark b
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Primitive
Nice campground. Trailer site was good and shaded. Bath houses were good shape.
Dan D
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT
One of our most favorite campgrounds! We love the hill loop and browns point.
James D
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
One of the best COE campgrounds we've stayed at. We kayaked a couple days. Great views.
Location & Directions for Canal
Canal Campground, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 United States
Elevation: 116 ft
Getting There
<p>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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Camp...
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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Campground Road for .5 mi.
Highway access
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.
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- 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: October 18, 2026
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