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
Terry M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful, well maintained campground.
Jacinta M C
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Primitive
This was a great campground. Beautiful sites. Many of them had water access and water view. The paved camper sites were pretty level and easy to back into. Some sites are on multiple levels for better views and to get level areas within the sites. This might be challenging for people with mobility issues. We were there late in the season. Some water had been let out of the canal. The swim beach was dry. My dog was still able to swim. She loved it. This campground is large with lots of places to explore. A good place for a bicycle.
Paul B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
We enjoyed our stay very relaxing and the host were friendly and accommodating.
Roberta H
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Nice quiet, well kept campground, even though it was nearly full. Waterfront site very close to nice shower house. Very enjoyable.
Justin J
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT
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.
dan m
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Campground very clean and peaceful. Close to restaurants/stores and close to the land between the lakes. Very peaceful and quiet area. Very pretty looking over Lake Barkley. Campsites are easy to get in and out of. You won’t be disappointed going here.
Michael W
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Hill
My husband, sister in law and brother in law and I, have been coming to Canal Campground for years. We love the atmosphere of Canal and the idea of being close to stores, restaurants and attractions. If you're a boater or fisherman, there's lots of waterways to enjoy as well!
Lisa C
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Primitive
The space that we had was a little rough getting into, there were large chunks of pavement missing and the culvert had washed away in areas. The sight itself was ok and spacious. The bath house and showers were fairly clean.
thomas r
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Beach
Quiet friendly helpful staff
Greg C
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Wonderful place to stay site 113
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
