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
Tina C
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: The Flats
We have always loved Canal Campground. It's quiet, beautiful, relaxing.
jeff b
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
Very good! This is the only place we camp or will camp!
Linda F
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
We love the Canal Campground
Mitchell G
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
It was great. Very clean. Great views. Great road for access and morning walks with the dogs.
James B
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
One of our most favorite campsites to stay at. Love this place.
Kelly M
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
Not a great place for tents with small gravel areas, cement if you have the handicapped spot even though there a grassy spot next to it. Great area though, and pretty spots for camping rigs.
Mark S
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Canal Park was a nice stop for us. People checking in were welcoming and the park was well maintained. We did not use the bath house, so no comment there. The road in the campground leading to the campsights was winding and narrow, but we were able to get our 39' Super C to our site with out issue.
Mary E
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
We had a nice time at Canal with the exception of no hand soap in the restrooms. There were also an extreme amount of ants in there as well.
Sandy H
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Woods
Campground was in good shape, visited Patti's 1880 Settlement
Jim B
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Beach
Always enjoy camping here. Great facilities.
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
