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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Average nightly rates114 total sites
RV Sites
110 sites
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (770)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Mark S
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Canal Park was a nice stop for us. People checking in were welcoming and the park was well maintained. We did not use the bath house, so no comment there. The road in the campground leading to the campsights was winding and narrow, but we were able to get our 39' Super C to our site with out issue.
James B
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
One of our most favorite campsites to stay at. Love this place.
Kelly M
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
Not a great place for tents with small gravel areas, cement if you have the handicapped spot even though there a grassy spot next to it. Great area though, and pretty spots for camping rigs.
Mitchell G
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
It was great. Very clean. Great views. Great road for access and morning walks with the dogs.
Linda F
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
We love the Canal Campground
jeff b
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Very good! This is the only place we camp or will camp!
Tina C
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
We have always loved Canal Campground. It's quiet, beautiful, relaxing.
Jerold J
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Hill
Very nice clean and quiet.
Mike P
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Hill
Friendly people, great campground
Diana B
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Clean and well run, good location, level RV parking, picturesque scenery, nice shade, and pleasant hosts made this a good stay.
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.
Elevation: 116 feet
1.9 mi drive to downtown Grand Rivers (about 7 min)
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: September 3, 2026
