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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Mark S
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
A nice campground with nice amenities
frank a
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
enjoyed watching the towboats and the elk and bison prairie
Lori G
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Hill
Wonderful area to hike and enjoy nature.
Michael l
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Primitive
Had an awesome time. The crew are great. Thank for everything. Thinking about volunteering.
George S
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Beach
Canal feels like your home so peaceful plenty of room between sites. Plenty of open spaces all campers are friendly and always helping each other. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Guy M
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
We were there the last weekend of the season and there were a lot of no-shows all around us, so it was a very relaxing stay. The site was right next the beach, but the water was way down, so much so that the entire marked swimming area was dry. Needless to say the grandkids found quite a few interesting fish skeletons that weekend.
Rylee R
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: BRPT
Great spot to camp!
Judith C
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: The Flats
Pull thru site in The Flats was fine for a one night stop but we would try for a site in the Canal View for a longer stay. Site was slightly off level side to side. Enjoyed watching the barges pass through.
Susanne S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: The Flats
Excellent as always. Enjoy going into town.
Andy J
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Beach
As always, a great camping experience. Hosts are great, facilities are very good, location is fantastic.
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
