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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Average nightly rates114 total sites
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110 sites
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
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Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (770)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Pat T
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Loved the very large private campsites
william f
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
this is a very nice campground. lots of deer great views,and we will be back again for sure.
Tom r
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very nice campground with wonderful hosts!
Marvin A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
We like the location being close to Patti’s and stores. The sewer sites are so convenient so we can use our facilities in our RV without having to stop at dump station. The hill loop needs more gravel on them. That would make them better when it rains. It’s a very nice campground.
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
They told me about the lifetime card you can get for any corp of engineers campground and saved me a lot of money, thanks
Russell H
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Loved the campground but the campsites need some attention. The sites do not have enough gravel. If there is rain most of the site is mud.
Kerry K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
A beautiful campsite. We had a site on the water. There was shade, deer, heron and it was clean and quiet. Close to the things we wanted to see and got the best fresh seafood close by. Great staff as well. We would come again
sheena g
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Amazing campsite with amazing camp hosts! Sincerely will be back. I stopped for one night on a multi-day road trip - not an ounce of me wanted to leave the following morning without enjoying the beauty of this campsite more!
Joe B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Wonderful camping spot. The park attendance are very friendly and polite.
Rick S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Great view of the lake
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.
Elevation: 116 feet
1.9 mi drive to downtown Grand Rivers (about 7 min)
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: September 7, 2026
