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
Donna S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Had a great time. Just wish we stayed in a different space. It was a little tight with the spot in front and harder to pull out of when a camper is in that spot.
Art G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
Very pleasant well-maintained COE campground.
James M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach
Great place to camp.
nolan b
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We always enjoy Grand Rivers and we also like going to Willow Pond Catfish to eat. It's nice to meet new people when we're camping.
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.
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
