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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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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 (617)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and biking. While some noted minor issues like dated showers and occasional noise from golf carts, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
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.
Mary B
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Very well kept, bathhouses are clean and well maintained. Campground is quiet and peaceful. Views of the lake are lovely
Jeanette S
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
We always enjoy ourselves at the Canal.
Ricky G
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Woods
I always enjoy the accommodations at this campground.
Susanne S
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Great as always.
Alan J
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Hill
Our particular site along with several others we saw had been refreshed. New (level) gravel, new picnic tables and fire pits. We always enjoy staying here.
Marvin A
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
The Canal Campground is our favorite. The restrooms are really nice, my Grandbabies like the playground and the beach is kept clean. The attendants are really nice and helpful. There’s just to many things to list.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
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: June 4, 2026
