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
Sherry U
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Nice quiet location, close to everything.
duke d
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Love this campground but it does have faults. Grill on one site is still damaged after reporting it last year. Sites still need gravel and can be somewhat muddy during wet weather. Perhaps doing some work to keep gravel in sites. Good camping but could be great.
Brian U
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
Primitive camping loop offers many sites that are on multiple levels due to terrain. I had spot 4. I took a camping van I have been converting out on the first outing. The area where I parked the van had about 4 steps up to a level area where tent campers MUST set up tents. Not allowed off this area, then 5 steps from that pad up to an area that had the picnic table and fire ring. It was not horrible, but do not expect a level spot with all amenities together. Up and downs stairs constantly and the stairs are not level. Natural erosion means you need to pay attention. There are several other loops within the campground that have large, level, amenities all together sites that are much better. It was my first time there, so live and learn. FYI . ...Campsite 75 looked best. Hope this helps someone.
Terry R
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
Very nice. Will go there again!
Cynthia W
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Primitive
Like the campground, but not the parade of golf carts. Some work is needed on the 'primitive' sites - new paving or patching needs to be done. Bath house was clean and water was great.
jeanna k
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very clean. Sites nicely spread out. Camphorates were great, very helpful on adding another night to our stay.
Joe B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Site easy to get in to. Gate keepers are the best anywhere.
Teresa D
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Amazing stay! Peacefully with beautiful views of the water from the Hill Loop. These sites are shaded. We enjoyed walking and seeing the wildlife.
Brett R
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
This campground was very well maintained. It had family atmosphere, & staff was helpful and friendly.
It is very beautiful area. We plan to visit again.
Jerry B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
Great place to camp
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.
