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
Paula C
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
I’m retired, widowed and a grandmother who travels with her german shepherds and we enjoyed our stay. There were plenty of dog people around us, so I think they understood the occasional barking from my dogs. There weren’t many trash receptacles for disposing of the waste the dogs made, but we made out.
If it had been warmer, we might have had a better time, but I enjoyed being away from home for our three day weekend. I was fortunate enough to sight a bald-eagle soaring overhead while enjoying a sunny afternoon view of the canal.
It’s a nice place to relax and we may return sometime.
james s
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods
A favorite of ours
Bradley W
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
The campground was good.
ricky c
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Great campground! Fantastic waterfront view in Hillside section.
Leslie S
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Loved my time at the Canal. So peaceful.
Kenneth B
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
Always a good time, even if weather doesn't cooperate
kenny c
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
We love this camp ground.
Sandra M
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Hill
Excellent campground, clean, well run and friendly staff
Michael L
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Beach
Canal is a beautiful park! Quiet and peaceful. However, our site was not a level site. We would definitely go back to this campground, just not the specific site we had.
Nancy S
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Site 58. Close to shower house. Able to see lake. Hosts very friendly.
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.
