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Canal

Warning

General

Canal 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.

Canal Campground
Fishing dock
Canal Campground
Playground and swings

Featured amenities

Showers

About Canal

Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best with family and friends. Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Barkley Dam and boats traveling through the canal from the comfort of their campsite. The campground faces Barkley Lake, and the shore of Kentucky Lake is a brisk one-mile walk across the canal.

Number of accommodations: 114

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

114 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
004, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
007, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
011, Loop: Primitive
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Primitive
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037A, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037B, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Woods
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: Beach
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: Hill
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: CANA
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: BRPT
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: The Flats
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 112, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: VIEW
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 NASH1, Loop: GRUP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
617 reviews
5
68.6%
423
4
21.4%
132
3
6.5%
40
2
2.4%
15
1
1.1%
7

mark r

Verified

August 30, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach

5

Beautiful will keep park.

Jon M

Verified

August 28, 2022 Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach

5

Great camping site! Nice lots, friendly staff & easy lots to setup in.

Myra F

Verified

August 24, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive

5

Always enjoy it at Canal. Good location, well maintained, very clean bath houses and great people running the gate house.

Michael U

Verified

August 23, 2022 Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill

4

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.

Vicki S

Verified

August 21, 2022 Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach

5

The view was beautiful. The campground was clean. The bath house was clean. The only issue we had was there were skunks everywhere after dark.

wayne W

Verified

August 19, 2022 Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW

4

All good

Robert B

Verified

August 18, 2022 Stayed at: 070, Loop: Hill

5

Nice COE CG. Some FHU sites and many lakefront or lake view sites. Dining at Patties 1880 Settlement is a nice experience.

Stacy K

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT

4

Awesome campground with so many camping site options

Bryan B

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach

4

We camp on the Beach Loop every summer for a week and have for years. Sites are well maintained. Shower/bath facilities are older but clean. Quiet hours/camp rules are followed well by campers. Camp hosts on site and they make a few rounds a day through the campground. The last 2 years the Grand Rivers police made a round a day as well it seems. Beach is clean and easy to get to. Overall we've had a good experience camping at Canal for years now.

Janet J

Verified

August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods

5

Beautiful campground and pleasant swimming area. Looking forward to returning

Location Canal

Address:
Canal Campground
Grand Rivers, KY, 42045
United States

Highway access

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

General

Canal 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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: June 4, 2026

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