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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Fishing
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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
barry s
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
very scenic sites in this campground
Davy W
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Nice quiet campground. The site has a beautiful view of the lake. It’s level and easy to back into. It wasn’t a real good site to fish from in April because of the high bank and bushes & debris in the water. It’s a great place for relaxing. Would definitely pick Fisherman Row at Canal again.
Debbie H
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
Beautiful place, road on primitive loop could use some repairs and repaved. Hosts are very friendly and helpful.
Amelia N
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
People were friendly, good shower and toilets. Seems like a swimming beach and playground. It was nice to see the lake at sunrise and probably sunset (I got there after dark). Someone had mentioned a fish smell, and it does have a small odor. My site was back-in (which for me is more difficult), but it had a nice view of the water. Decent access to highway about 10-15 min away. I was just staying there 1 night on a road trip to and from other locations.
Rick R
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: BRPT
Another well-run ACE campground. Thanks!
James H
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Like the campground restrooms needs updating
Ed S
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Stayed in site with full hook-up. Enjoyed the area we were in on the hill loop. Will definitely be back for multiple stays.
Robert N
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
5/3/ - 5/9/24, site77. Nice site with good view of the water. Driveway a little tricky because there is a hook to the left halfway into the driveway.
Michael W
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Love it, camp host are awesome and very friendly, it’s clean and fun!
William T
VerifiedMay 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Woods
The canal is a beautiful park and the camp host are all very friendly and welcoming. One of our favorite places to camp.
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
