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Canal

Warning

General

Canal 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.

Canal Campground
Fishing dock
Canal Campground
Playground and swings

Featured amenities

Showers

About Canal

Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best with family and friends. Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Barkley Dam and boats traveling through the canal from the comfort of their campsite. The campground faces Barkley Lake, and the shore of Kentucky Lake is a brisk one-mile walk across the canal.

Number of accommodations: 114

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

114 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
004, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
007, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
011, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037A, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037B, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: CANA
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 112, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 NASH1, Loop: GRUP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
617 reviews
5
68.6%
423
4
21.4%
132
3
6.5%
40
2
2.4%
15
1
1.1%
7

Joseph C

Verified

November 7, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row

5

Beautiful spot with nice trailer spaces and lots of beautiful trees

Tony L

Verified

November 6, 2023 Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats

5

Very nice and helpful host,and the campsite was great

Mitchell P

Verified

November 5, 2023 Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT

5

Beautiful time of the year, clean spot, service was great!

Debbie A

Verified

November 3, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row

5

Canal is always a well kept, clean campground. We love our experience camping there.

Patsy B

Verified

November 3, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row

5

One of our favorite places to stay. Hosts/hostesses were very nice. It is convenient to restaurants and attractions.

JOHN H

Verified

November 3, 2023 Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach

4

Nice campground but I wish they would update the bathhouse..also they need some laundry services..they use to have washers and dryers..

Arnold K

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats

4

Park hosts were very helpful, they were excited to help people, with not only the park but about the area. They know their park and each space.

Justin J

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Primitive

1

We stayed in this site as nothing else was available for the weekend. We have a 22' travel trailer, which the online reservation system accepted for this site. When we arrived the area on the right side of the drive entering the site was so washed out it was almost impossible to back the trailer into the site. We ended up placing rip-rap along that edge of the drive where the pavement and gravel had washed away to prevent the truck tire from dropping off. On the opposite side of the drive entrance was a culvert pipe with a large drop-off. It took multiple attempts to get the trailer into the site, and that was with two people watching both sides of the truck and trailer as we backed in. We made mention of the situation to the gate attendant (a volunteer) and was informed that the park service is aware of the situation and has made attempts at placing more gravel at the entrance. We can tell you that their attempts have failed miserably. The drive entrance needs to be completely reconstructed to address the amount water that runs across and along side the site and drive.

Justin J

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT

4

Review of Site 94 at Canal Campground. Overall, the site is very easy park your camper in. Ample space to pull ahead and back-in. The site is very level, covered with a fine layer of gravel. Water, sewer, and electric connections are easily accessible. The minor drawback we have with the site is that it is very close to site 95. When the campers in site 95 walked around their camper to check anything on their camper or to access their storage compartments it felt like they were in our campsite. The sewer connection did not want to accept the fitting we have that typically screws into sewer pipes at most campgrounds. We had to modify our sewer hose. Fortunately, we had one of the old foam donuts to slide over the sewer hose to seal the sewer pipe.

Robert T

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats

4

Camp hosts are very friendly and always make me feel welcomed.

Location Canal

Address:
Canal Campground
Grand Rivers, KY, 42045
United States

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.

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

General

Canal 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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: June 4, 2026

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