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
Joshua R
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Great
Joshua R
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great place
Jeremy J
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Woods
Always very nice to camp there. Great people.
Dennis B
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 037B, Loop: Woods
Great campground great hosts
David P
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Primitive
This campground was relaxing, clean, friendly and close to town for any necessities. Everyone was helpful and hopefully when we camp here again we'll have better luck fishing. Even without luck, our bank fishing was relaxing.
Marvin A
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
The weather was great to go fishing. It’s peaceful at the Canal and we was able to see deer all around. Even saw an almost all white beautiful Skunk. . My favorite place to go to just get away from home.
Alex B
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Very shaded site, more full hook up would be great in all campgrounds
John B
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Primitive
Excellent campground with clean facilities right on the lake. Highly recommend for family friendly camping on the lake.
kenny c
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Hill
We love this campground. We stayed in lot 70 this time and the only thing we would’ve liked better was if the trees were trimmed back so we could see the lake better. The lot was nice nice though.
Kim B
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: The Flats
Canal is one of our favorite campgrounds to visit.
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
