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
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Danny J
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: BRPT
Love the campground
David W
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
As always the campground was clean and well ran. The camp host are great people and always willing to answer questions or help accommodate your needs.
Kevin V
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
We really enjoy staying at the Canal campground. It is peaceful and shady! The only downside is the Beach loop bathhouse has not had a working soap dispenser in the men’s side for three years now.
Mary C
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 037A, Loop: Woods
It is a very peaceful place. Beautiful scenery!
Carrie Y
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: VIEW
Wonderful campground!! Bathrooms & showers very clean.
Good places close by to eat (Patti’s, Cabin pizza, Knoth’s BBQ and Craig’s Dairy Bar for dessert.
James E
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We absolutely love camping at the Cznal Campground. The views are wonderful…so relaxing.
Brandi S
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Always love the friendliness of everyone at Canal. Bathhouses are very nice and cleaned every morning. My favorite place to camp
Kim B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: NASH1, Loop: GRUP
The Canal Campground is our favorite place to camp!!!!!
Keith B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Camp site beautiful, restrooms clean, I’ll be back every year
Brian T
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Primitive
I read that site 13 is unlevel. It took almost 2 feet of stacked boards to get the front level with the back. Partly our fault. 3 days before our reservation, we got a new to us camper that was a foot longer than the old one. When they say no longer than 20 ft they mean it! Trying to leave we went too far over and bent a rim on the camper and blew a tire. So i do not recommend being above the listed length. The site was nice other than leveling issues. Very handy to the bathroom. Has a small hill to get up to the flat spot/fire pit, then 3 more steps to get to the picnic table.
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 7, 2026
