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
Sites & 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
Kerry R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Primitive
Very clean. Beautiful view. Very quiet. One of my favorite campgrounds.
Tom E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Very clean and nice. Grounds groomed. Quiet and safe campground.
JUDITH S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Woods
Very nice campground. Our site was level but sunny most of the day. Lots of places for bike riding, even to Patti’s Settlement for a special lunch. We will definitely be back!
Haley P
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: BRPT
We LOVE the canal! And enjoy the friendly park attendants that we see while camping there.
Martin S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
We love that they honor veterans
William B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Nice sight with view of canal. Well maintained, very clean, nice staff, wildlife everywhere. We liked it so well we stayed a second night.
mark r
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach
Beautiful will keep park.
Jon M
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach
Great camping site! Nice lots, friendly staff & easy lots to setup in.
Myra F
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
Always enjoy it at Canal. Good location, well maintained, very clean bath houses and great people running the gate house.
Michael U
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
We stayed in two sites in the Hill Loop over three days - #72 and #79. The sites are fine gravel but much of it seems to have washed away. Both were not quite level side-to-side, I had to use one board to level our trailer at both sites. Site #72 is on a curve and also has an uphill slope so it could be a little tricky for a larger rig to get into. It is nicely shaded. The sewer is slightly uphill requiring some extra effort when dumping. Site #79 is on the lake and adjacent to the beach. It is easier to back into but has no sewer H/U. It is shady in the morning but in full sun in the afternoon. It also has a tree that drops those sticker balls, so if you have a dog or like to walk barefoot that could be a problem. There was an old tire and several dead fish near the beach. Fortunately the fish were relatively fresh so there was no odor (yet). The restroom was relatively clean but could use some updating and there were many bugs. The main cause is that the screens had large holes in them. I guess if they fixed the screens that would take care of 90% of the bug issue. The dump station is well laid out and has two lanes with separate access points. Both potable and non-potable water hoses are available. However, I wasn’t able to flush my tank because the hose had a 5/8” pipe at the end instead of the normal garden hose fitting. Since I was putting my trailer back in storage after this trip I had to pay at a truck stop to dump and flush the tank.
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.
