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
Shelly G
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
We love to camp at the Canal Campground. The staff is always friendly and takes care of us.
Diana S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
Beautiful campsite. Plenty of room and easy to back into. Fire pit and table.
Robert W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Hill
Excellent campground. Have stayed here many times. Hosts are very helpful. Lots are gravel, some full hookups. Good cell service and minimum air tv. No wifi. Land Between the Lakes nearby.
Joy Y
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great campground by the lake!! Great host!! Washroom nice and clean! Campsites are cleaned and raked after each guest left, staff working so hard to keep the campground clean, really appreciate it! Will be back!!
Susan J
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
I camped in a minivan in site 34. Larger rigs in nearby sites; sites appeared to be pretty level. Electric and water at site. Using my federal Senior Pass, I paid just $13 for my site. My site was convenient to restroom/shower building, but not so close that I heard people going in and out. Camp hosts at check-in were friendly and helpful. Boat ramps near the loop my site was on. Many sites are overlooking the lake, and others with views of the lake. Canal Campground is close to a nice restaurant, convenience store/gas station. Very easy to get to this campground from I-24/I-69.
Terry B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Primitive
Great campground, however we were on sites 2 and 3 and there was a bad skunk problem. They would start coming around at 8 pm and would be non-stop until 11 pm. We did not leave out trash of food for them to smell or get into. They were definitely not scared to come right up the sites.
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Great site (053). Good neighbors, great host (Larry). Even at a distance a view of the lake was wonderful. Would go there again.
Haley P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Beach
We LOVE the canal! Always a great experience, and always welcomed by the best park attendants!
Joseph P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Nice quite campground.Very friendly staff. Had a great time!
Gary C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
We were able to extend our stay for a couple more days. Really liked this campground. Host was very nice. As it was October, we were
able to enjoy the beautiful colors. Hope to get back there sometimes.
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
