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
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.
Debbie A
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
One of our favorite campgrounds. The restrooms are clean with hot water in showers. It is well tended.
Norma L
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Hill
Had a good time. 👍 Staff very nice
David L
VerifiedMay 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Great time!
Micheal B
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Customer service at check in was far less than that if any other COE I’ve camped at. The lady at the gate was very condescending. She was just hateful.
Jerry S
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
site 36 was hard to get into as it had places washed away and it was a steep uphill location.
barry s
VerifiedMay 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW
campground was very nice
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
