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
Sites & 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
Ted (Edward) W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Primitive
Really nice campsite (primitive site 005) and excellent host. We arrived after hours without a reservation; within minutes of reading the instructions at the gate for late arrivals, the campground host came over to help us. He also gave us great advice on the excellent site we had (with a bit of a view of Lake Barkley) and helped us find the site (it would have been hard without his help because it was getting dark).
Bobby O
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
Very nice campground with great hookup sites, facilities, and grounds. Everything was very clean and maintained. Staff was extremely nice and helpful!
Tammy W
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Beach
This was our first time at this camp ground. It will not be our last. We were in the Beach look and loved the size of the sites. There were so many deer to see. The campground was so quiet and peaceful.
Tina S
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Love watching the tugs go by with their loads. Quiet as usual and a great spot to downshift from the road.
Terry W
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
It was great as always. We stay several times a year and have never had a problem. Very quite and always clean.
David M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
Beautiful lake views
michael A
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Very nice location. Good RV sites. We would stay again. The drive there is through a lot of traffic.
Brad L
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
I think that most of the Federal campgrounds, (Forest Service, Corp of Engineers, BLM, etc.) are an excellent value for us retired people. My wife and I stay in them whenever possible.
Erika S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Primitive
We had a wonderful campsite with a beautiful view. It was clean and well maintained.
Emma G
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Always enjoy going to Canal Campground. The bathrooms were kept clean & hot water in the shower.
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.
