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
Blake B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Very Clean and Quiet at night.
Campsites are spaced out and not on top of each other.
David B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Nice camping trip. Hosts are really nice, adjoining campers friendly. Fishing was good for white bass, yellow bass (my favorite eating fish), catfish, and largemouth bass. Hard to get reservations due to its popularity.
Keith D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
Good campground overall.
Jessica M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
Always very quiet & peaceful. Campground attendants are always very accommodating and friendly. Boat ramp is very spacious and easy to maneuver around. I grew up at Canal & now my kiddos are getting to grow up there as well! My only 2 requests are that they need to add washer/dryers back to the bathhouses & add more full hookup sites-ideally near the playground/beach area!
Maggie B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
Gate attendants were terribly rude.
Jerry C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
Probably one of the nicest coe campgrounds I have stayed at. Clean , great people working there
linda r
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
My only complaint is that I booked a water site and you can’t get to the water because of the weeds that aren’t mowed or weed whipped. We walked through it to get down to the water at our site #26 and got chiggers so bad
Susan B
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
We love Canal and stay there often. Wishing for better cell service on of these days.
David G
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Shower house was clean. Camp sites were easy to park camper.
Julie P
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Always a nice, quit and family friendly place
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
