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
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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
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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Shirley K
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Primitive
We LOVE staying at the Canal Campground!!!
Henry S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Canal is a great place to camp. Close to nature, yet close to restaurants, stores, etc...
Marvin G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Woods
Our trip was great very nice place to camp only problem was u could not set outside because at laye evening skunks come in your camping area caused us to hav to go in you need to get the skunks under control
David C
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BRPT
Cute little spot, not very big, but adequate for 2 chairs to take in the view of the water. Has sewer a plus. Good cell service, good antenna/satellite. Easy back in on the end of the row. Bathhouse is right across from you. Patti's a few miles down the rd. A great place to eat. Everyone rides golf cars around, there is a steady buzz of golf cart motors always.
Kathy M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
I love camping at Canal Campground. It is a wonderful relaxing place to visit. All of the personnel there have been kind and pleasant to talk to. We plan on visiting this month, October,and next year.
Linda E
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
The camp hosts were super helpful and friendly. We called for information while traveling, and they told us which of the two remaining sites would fit our needs for our simple overnight stay.
We look forward to returning when we can spend some time and experience the pretty campground.
Five grateful stars for hospitality in a time when that seems to be declining due to everyone's state of overwhelm.
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
