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
Jerry B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Woods
I love staying at Canal.
Carol B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Beach
The help and accommodations were great. We left early because of the heat. But Canal is a great place to camp.
Cindy F
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Beach
Web-site was very helpful when we chose to change campsites. Our first site (57) required too much leveling due to the slope of the site. We used the website to book a different spot for our next night. Staff was very friendly and helpful at our check ins.
John L
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: BRPT
Only able to spend one night but such fun to watch the boats from our “front yard”. Couldn’t ask for a nicer spot to set up camp.
Brookelinn Y
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
We had a blast!! Very nice clean campground!! Also fun that you can ride your golf carts into town and eat and play putput at Pattis. We stayed on the flats and it’s plenty of space for a big rv! Already ready to plan another trip!
Debbie A
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We love camping at Canal. Lots of shade, listening to many different birds. It’s always clean and well cared for!
Dan D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: BRPT
Great campground! convenient to the interstate, recreation opportunities abound, several restaraunts close also.
Christina W
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We love how clean the sites are. The nature and wildlife you experience while in campground is wonderful!
David S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: BRPT
Great
Richard W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
The campground itself is nice and well kept. There is an incredibly bad skunk problem. Multiple skunks sprayed tonight an hour before dark- I saw four at a campsite last trip and have seen dogs sprayed. You simply cannot be out after dark. Campground staff can be very rude, they have insulted every guest I have invited
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
