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
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
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Boating
Summer
Boating
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Boating
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 (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
Teresa W
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Hill
Easy to back in. Campgrounds clean. Wonderful view. Bathhouse clean but too far from campsite. Campground Attendants very nice.
Wayne B
VerifiedMay 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
Site 15 was steep and unlevel . Needs some work
Rick A
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
A beautiful park with nice accommodations.
Troy S
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Beach
None
Richard M
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Canal campground is one of the best I have stayed at. The hosts were great to work with.
Tony W
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great place. We come & go each month almost. Been coming for 10 years. We love it! Spaced out sites. Bath houses/showers in each section. Great people, everyone is up & golf carts put up at 9pm. Driveable to town (grand rivers) golf carts are able to drive on road to town. Nothing negative to say about this campground. Come join us!!
Renee A
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Restrooms are disgusting. Bugs all over the floor literally in piles. Obviously they don’t sweep, it was not clean either. We were there for a week, it stayed the same. There were laundry facilities as well, they were covered in bugs and urine from the bees that hovered. Bugs inside the machines as well. The park is very pretty and great for hiking but I was very happy I had a camper!
Patsy A
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
Felt very secure. There was on and off patrol by staff 24 hrs. Very clean, & a great view of the area
Darra S
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Great view. Enjoyed watching the birds and barges.
Brent M
VerifiedMay 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Wonderful helpful staff. Easily available well-priced firewood. Nice sites. Huge tree stump next to tight curve in road.
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
