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
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Guy M
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Overall, this is a nice site. The only issues we had the water faucet was too close to the ground for us to use our water filter and pressure regulator. We had to use a regular non-filtered hose to get it to fit. Also, we had to raise the front of the trailer a lot to get level. Side to side leveling wasn’t bad. Be careful making the turn when leaving because there is a sawed-off stump that might get in your way.
Wendell T
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very friendly staff. Good clean campsite.
Will do it again.
Stephen L
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Stephen L
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Stephen L
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Hill
Jerold J
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Very nice campground. Bathroom was very clean. Park host was amazing. I will be going back
Diane S
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Enjoyed pizza in Grand Rivers.
Karen R
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
We had a 5 night stay in April on Site #59. This was our first COE, but we were very impressed. The site itself was very level for our 31ft travel trailer. Water and Electric (Dump station at entrance). It had a nice water view and an extra table that could be used for a grill, etc. This site was near the beach, playground, bath house and laundry and was also shady. The park itself was well maintained. The bath house was clean and they had a washer and dryer located in an overhang area of the structure. The park is a bit hilly, so we did not ride our bikes. We found the park to be very quiet overall.
Robert K
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
This campground is a hidden gem. Each site has electric and water, level sites, plenty of room, very clean restrooms. I had a great experience at Canal Campground and recommend to anyone.
Steve B
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
great campground. Well managed and clean. Sites are reasonably level and large and nicely wooded. My only complaint is that there is no lights out policy at night. We had one neighber who had a bright white outside light on 24 hours a day and the park said it was OK. Good T Mobile service for internet.
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
