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
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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
Robert F
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Was a good weekend
Mary A
VerifiedOctober 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
Peaceful camping near the water.
Candace M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Primitive
Campground was very clean and peaceful. Our spot (10) was a little tricky to get into with a tree near the entrance, but was FANTASTIC once we got backed in and set up. Will definitely be back! BEWARE- There is a family of skunks that come out every night at sunset, but they don't act like they are bothered by you at all. We watched them every night. I was nervous with kids, but they never acted on alert or anything. Great experience.
James M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: The Flats
The whole area is so scenic and we love being able to be next to the water. We visited in the Fall and the colors were so beautiful and we enjoyed them immensely.
Stephanie W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Primitive
Great site. We did have an issue with skunks in and around our campsite. This caused several neighboring campers to move locations.
Gary W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: The Flats
This was my second visit to Canal. Also stayed in 2019, enjoyed it enough I returned.
Whenever I am travelling and can work Canal into a convenient place to stop for the night, I will.
Susanne W
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Restrooms were in bad need of cleaning. It wasn’t daily cleaning it was deep cleaning that needed to be done. There was stuff on the walls that had been there for weeks. Sites needed gravel. The whole campground was overrun with skunks. It’s not a pleasant camping experience when you have to always be on alert for skunks to make sure you or your pet doesn’t get sprayed.
Susan S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
We book site 93 because we need a handicap site and we find it discouraging that over the past 4 years the condition of the site continues to worsen. It’s in desperate need of leveling, there are many deep ruts in the gravel making it dangerous to walk for fear of falling as well as difficult to park our trailer. Please re-grade this handicap site. Another observation is the bathrooms are no longer cleaned thoroughly, we were there 2 weeks and in that time there was the same debris on the floor in the Mens bathroom the entire time, the guys that clean are in and out of the 2 bathrooms in less than 15 minutes.
Patsy B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Primitive
We stayed in #13 in a travel trailer and it was the most unlevel site we have ever been in. And the worst part was worrying the whole stay if we would be able to get out of this site without going into a ditch. However outside of this, our stay was very nice. Bathroom was convenient and clean. Nice large pads for table and screenhouse. Park was very well maintained. We will definately return to Canal but not stay in the primitive section again.
Rodney S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Beach
This is the perfect campground if your looking to get away from kids and camp with like minded, senior individuals. We have camped at many but Canal is the golden retirement campground in Western KY. With it being smaller it's easier to walk our dogs and go visit neighbors, and just a short drive to Grand Rivers for ice cream or supplies. The bathrooms are really clean and large with the Point being our favorite and Beach Loop being our sencond choice. The camp attendant's are super nice and helpful with getting checked in and out. Located on the Northern end of the Trace/LBL and a short drive to I-24. Canal Campground is the senior destination campground of West KY!
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 |
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| 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.
