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
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110 sites
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Jerry B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Woods
Quiet place to camp
Donald P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Hill
Loved this park. Very clean, well spaced sites. We had one day of heavy rain, but our site drained well, no standing water. Staff is helpful and had some good suggestions on things to go see while there.
David G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We have been coming to this area for 35 years. The campground has good showers and set up well for fish cleaning The gate people are kind and courteous.
Cathy S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Super nice campground. Of course most COE campgrounds are. It's hilly and our site was a bit tricky to get into but it was all good.
William B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
Friendly staff. Always clean and well cared for. Are favorite place to camp.
Jerry C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
always a Great exprence
Leonora r
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Great view
Rhonda H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful campground
Michael B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Peaceful campground with friendly attendants.
randy p
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
the cleaning of the bathrooms is terrible, i watched a lady with a child appear to clean for a whole 15 minutes. the showers are nasty . bugs everywhere,,,there was a worm in one of the showers for 4 days. no excuse for this
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 7, 2026
