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
Most popular amenities
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
TODD J
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Campground was beautiful, clean and weak kept. Everyone was super friendly. It our first trip, but definitely won’t be our last.
Doug S
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Nice level sites with many along the water. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Area is kept clean and neat. Can get busy on the weekends in summer weather. Not our first visit and plan to stay again when coming through the area. Good location for exploring the LBL area.
HAROLD M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Camping with grandkids making memories before we both get too old! The Canal id our favorite site! Love the sites, people and senior prices. May be nice to offer sites for the whole season at a fair price.
David W
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Always enjoy camping at Canal. John and Jeanniene are great camp host ,always willing to help or just take the time to visit
Hope they will be there for a long time.
Emily e
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Love this campground, lots of sites to choose from when they’re available. Nice to walk around the campground and enjoy the outdoors!
Gayle J
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
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Dennis Lee W
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great campground
Glen M
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
This particular spot is too close to neighbors for us. Some may think it is nice if you are with friends also camping.
Mark L
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Great site
Rodney S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
My favorite campground on lake Barkley! Plenty of great spots to camp in over the years, plus an easy drive into work in Paducah. Lots of memories made with my family over the years and a great place to be during the Cannon Ball Run to see all the fast boats come through. Camped on and off here for close to 20 years and cherish the memories of family, friends, and other campers. Close to Grand Rivers to get ice cream at Craigs or general shopping for supplies. Just a great area in general.
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 3, 2026
