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
Summer
Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Carol M
VerifiedOctober 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Hill
We stayed at Canal Campground for a full week and absolutely enjoyed everything about it. The grounds are so well kept up, the restrooms are cleaned and restocked daily, and the campground staff were so friendly. The fall colors were so beautiful. Also, the quaint nearby town of Grand Rivers has groceries, firewood, restaurants and everything we needed. We certainly will be returning.
Amanda L
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
This was a clean quiet camp grounds. The sites are large and paved. The bath house had hot water and good pressure. We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Chad P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
This is a beautiful campground, with great sites (water and electric), at a great value! I highly recommend.
Mary D
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Great views
Debbie A
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Canal is a very nice campground It is clean and the restrooms are always taken care of.
Katie L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Beach
great campground, quiet, clean, gorgeous views
Cliff M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Primitive
The shower was great and in spite of the campground being full it was relatively quiet
David B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
The couple at the gate were very helpful! Site 015 did NOT work out for us though! It was washed out and so unlevel that we had to go to another campground.
Tony E
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We had a great experience camping. It is a nice clean campground with friendly staff.
Roger R
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very nice site. The sites are a bit close but not a huge deal. Bathrooms are very close to this site and were pretty clean. The showers aren’t very private though. They’re in the bathroom and anyone can come in. The shower is in a stall like a toilet. Clean campground and very nice people.
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
