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
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (603)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
Barbara T
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Wonderful spot overlooking lake.
Rhonda H
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful/ nice campground- staff great! Love this campground
Alex D
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Nice place, pretty scenery. We dropped in for one night with no reservation and was fortunate enough to get into one of the upper waterview sites. Our site was not as clean as other COE’s we’ve camped - we cleaned it up in under 2 minutes. Bathrooms/showers were not clean at all but we didn’t need them on this stay. For longer stays this would’ve been a concern. Would definitely go back.
Robert B
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
One of our favorite COE campgrounds. Nice setting and facilities.
Kathy D
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
very nice campground. we enjoyed our stay
David G
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
The gate people at the campground were very nice and helpful . The showers were clean. The camp we were in was well shaded.
Daniel M
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Campground is pretty much like it was when I was a kid in the 80s. Thats why I like it so much. Friendly staff and campers, very quiet campground, right on the water (I always stay on fisherman's row). The only negative thing I have to say is the bathhouses need renovating. They are usually very clean, but stall doors don't latch, the showers need hanging hooks, things like that. But overall, one of my favorite campgrounds!
DJ B
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Beach
Three words, "I love it". Canal is such a clean, friendly and beautiful place I will continue to camp here. From the wild life to the beach, the Canal is a 5 star camping spot. If you've not been here before, I recommend it and definitely don't forget your camera!
Aaron G
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Primitive
The camp looks great, very clean, and the hosts were very nice. The main problem was the site we chose. The host told me that I had probably picked the hardest site in the whole park and he was spot on. Site 10 be aware that it should only be for short campers.
James G
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Great site and great view.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| 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.
