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
Sue W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Fabulous campground! Clean bathhouse and sites and great hosts. I will definitely be back again
Jerry B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
I will be back
Deborah C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
We stayed in the primitive section - had water and electric hookup. Was disappointed in the cleanliness of the campground overall. I mentioned to the camp hosts the first night and was told their garbage company does not clean up any thing that spills onto the ground and they cleaning team would pick it up. We stayed two night and never saw the trash picked up. Primitive section the sites have lots of shade while the newer sections have seem to be much closer together and more sun (will take the shade anytime). Overall was good but not a five star rating. Was the first COE or any campground where they checked our pass against the reservation number.
Tracey T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Beach
Skunks are everywhere at night. 😳🦨
Kathy S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Love this beautiful campground! So many trees and the view of the lake make it special. We will definitely be back.
ALAN F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
As always, the staff was friendly and the campground and facilities were clean and well maintained.
Nathan K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
The bathroom and shower houses were extremely atrocious!!! Disgusting! Millions of bugs everywhere!! Great place for RV campers that are using their own bathroom and showers. Scenery was wonderful! Just NOT a good place for tent campers!!
Starr M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
The camp hosts were very knowledgeable and personable! Assisted me with purchasing an annual Senior Pass and filled me in on saving the cards to get a Lifetime Pass my 4th year. The campgrounds were very clean and quiet with a wide variety of wildlife seen. Some sites had picnic tables up on tiers with stairs, others you can park next to the picnic table which benefitted us more. I liked the campground so much I extended my original stay. I do plan to return in the future!
betty e
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
I always love going to the canal. NEVER had a problem
Rockey P
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Great people
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
