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
Bradley W
VerifiedApril 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach
Canal Campground is an excellent place to stay. All sites have fire circles, a picnic table, and a cooking table. It is kept nice and clean.
Jon M
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Great place, clean & friendly staff! Our favorite campground so far.
JOSEPH W
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
Campground was nice, but as it turned out our site was on a glorified parking lot. Our views out the rear and the driver’s side windows were good, but when you left the RV all you saw was a large parking lot. Overall good, we’d stay here again, but with amended expectations.
Guy M
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
I saw this site was available early in the season and snapped it right up. The view was great, right on the canal, and the site was within a half-inch of level. We'll definitely keep an eye out for any available sites on this loop.
Terri S
VerifiedApril 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BRPT
A very nice campground. I just wish it would stay open until mid November.
Susanne W
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
Enjoyed the campground and the park attendants were awesome.
Amy T
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Woods
I was only here overnight. I stopped during my road trip to Florida. It was dark when I drove in and I slept in my truck. I had a tiny fire for a couple hours and went to bed. There was a skunk that was digging around the leaf brush near my site but it seemed to be used to people. You never smelled it! I had a view of Barkley Lake and the sunrise the next morning from my site was gorgeous! The birds were singing beautifully and everything else was silent. So although I didn't stay long, that was the best of the 3 nights I spent on the road; one of those 3 nights were in a hotel as well!
mike s
VerifiedApril 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
nice place, nice host, good size spots
Denise F
VerifiedApril 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Great location for visiting Tulsa. Went downtown twice and had a great time. The campsite was wide and easy to back into.
Timothy W
VerifiedApril 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
This was my second stay at the COE Canal campground on Lake Barkley. Our site was a pull through, relatively level, with power and water. The dump station was easy to access when we left. It is convenient to the interstate, but take time to visit Land Between the Lakes, with a chance to see Bison and Elk herds.
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.
