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
Brandy W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Need parking areas over by the big open area camping to be able to go over with several items for fishing/kayaking etc. too much to walk with but nowhere to park without getting in trouble.
cynthia e
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Beautiful park. The camp sites were nicely spaced. Appreciate that they felt private and weren't all crowded together.
Enjoyed the elk/bison range and driving many of the forest roads looking for cemeteries.
Carrie Y
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
Great place to camp!! So close to grocery & several good eating places (Lite Side Bakery, Cabin pizza, Dairyette, Patti’s).
Shannon B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Primitive
Everything about our stay was great except the fact that there is no parking down by a portion of the lake that we used for fishing and kayaking. It was not close to our campground. We did park on the grass and were told by a lady camp host we couldn't park there and to move to the side of the road. We moved only to have a very rude man, camp host come by and yell at us. He told us not we could not park on the side of the road. We asked if we could just park in an empty camp spot (obviously we would move if someone came) and he was so rude and said if we wanted to pay for that spot! I told him we were to far from our camp and what did he want us to do, he said "to bad, walk" We have never ever encountered such a hostile rude old man, ever camping! Not sure I will go back to this campground with mean camp hosts.
glenn m
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Beach
We loved this campground. Friendly staff and every camper we met was super nice and over all a wonderful place. We will be back next year 🥰
Arnold C
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: The Flats
Super nice park and very helpful staff.
Richard K
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 037B, Loop: Woods
Drive up check in was great. They gave me a choice of several available lots and good suggestions
Jennifer S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Primitive
It was quite and didn't have to worry about anyone bothering us. Except a raccoon and skunk in the trash up high. Lol!
Barbara H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Love the Canal Campground close to home, great campsites, nice camp hosts, ge=reat place to walk, fish and enjoy life
Rebecca T
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
