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
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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
Judy S
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
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Janis S
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: The Flats
We camped in Nash Flats...lovely shelter and fishing dock near by. The town of Grand Rivers was fantastic for restaurant and antique shopping. Able to do day trips and explored Trace area with elk/ bison prairie. Camping spot was perfect for our needs.
James M
VerifiedMay 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
The Canal is my favorite place to camp. I drive 200 miles from Southeastern Illinois to camp there.
Gary M
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Woods
Barbara S
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row
This is a great campground.
You can rent a boat and enjoy the lake or rent a golf cart and drive to town - or do both!
We loved riding all over the camp ground and looking at all the other camper sites.
The camp sites are grouped together in small circles, - so the kids can safely ride around on their bikes.
Sean D
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: The Flats
The picture for The Flats were a little deceiving. The flats are just a nice level parking lot. The shower houses might of been the cleanest I’ve ever seen anywhere!! Park was clean and well kept.
Nancy N
VerifiedMay 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 037B, Loop: Woods
Thank you for a good visit.
Lulita H
VerifiedMay 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: The Flats
Very helpful and courteous park attendants, clean facilities, close to the water. Loved it.
Jon L
VerifiedMay 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Great place with gracious and helpful hosts.
Jeanette S
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
The weather didn't cooperate but we still had a great time.
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.
