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
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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
Christina W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Primitive
Recommend taking in the sunsets down by the sailboats. Also make sure to look for eagles they are everywhere and amazing.
Travis J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: VIEW
There’s a lot going on at this campground. It was very busy on the weekend so golf carts, cars, lots of people, and the canal had lots and lots of loud boats driving by. All that being said we would camp there again.
Tom V
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Hill
The campground was as advertised. Because we added an overnight, we stayed one night at one site, then moved to a second site for three nights. each site was unique. Both were more than satisfactory. The only drawback to this site, through no fault of their own, is that it's a bit of a walk to downtown, but luckily we had a car available to us, so it wasn't an issue.
Debbie L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
Staff so friendly and helpful. Always enjoy camping at the canal!
Angie K
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
We were in the primitive area…and it certainly was……we left after one night…we asked if any other spots were available when we checked in…well, I didn’t even get my entire question out before I was abruptly told NO…..when we left 2 days early after being there just a few hours…they didn’t ask why…acted like this…may happen quite a lot…we loved on 5 miles down the road to a water front site that was absolutely stunning and the staff were spectacular…we will not return to Canal
Dennis Lee W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Great campground.
Jeffery M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Primitive
The campground hosts and staff were some of the best we have seen.
Marvin A
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
We’ve been camping at the Canal for over 50 years. The attendants are friendly and makes us feel welcomed. The bathhouses are clean and the grounds are kept nice. Plus it’s close to Patti’s Settlement.
Glen F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
Nice big site with a view of the canal. Great for watching boats and barges.
Glen F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
Nice site with a 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.
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
