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
Haley C
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We stayed here the night before the 2024 eclipse. We arrived late and it was somewhat difficult to find our spot and there wasn't a clear check in process. But we didn't have any issues. The bathrooms were very clean. Even though there were a ton of bugs in the bathrooms at night, they immediately cleaned them in the morning.
Jennifer G
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Beautiful site, a bit steep for our car but beautiful
Michael S
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
This is another amazing campground of the Army Corps of Engineers we love the cleanliness and the views at this campground plus there are several things to do close to it.
Corey C
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Hill
Excellent campground. Sites are spread out enough for privacy yet close enough to be friendly. Enjoyed our visit 4/13/2024 site 81
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.
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.
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.
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 4, 2026
