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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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Reviews (817)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is highly praised for its clean facilities, beautiful views of Lake Barkley, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained sites, ample shade, and wildlife presence, making it a relaxing spot for camping. While some minor issues like noise from golf carts and bathroom cleanliness were noted, the overall experience is positive, with numerous guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
John C
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Love this campground. Beautiful, clean, and great hosts.
Nancy J
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
This is a great campground. It always has clean facilities and the workers are very friendly.
Tonya F
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Canal Campground is our favorite campground. We camp there many times thruought the season. Very nice and helpful host. Clean bathhouse. Nice sites.
shawn k
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Primitive
Relaxing time, good fishing but a problem for years now is the big stall shower by campsite 11. The shower head sprays so far out that water goes to the drain at the shower entry door, leaving a tiny corner to dry off and get dressed, that isn't wet. Need a small catch ledge or different head that aims downward
Lee B
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
This was my very best COE campground experience!
The camp host volunteers were amazing and extremely helpful. The sites were well maintained and easy to use. The bath house / rest room facilities were clean, well serviced and updated to current in every respect.
I would come back for more in a heartbeat!
Dennis P
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
Camp host are wonderful
Mike K
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Primitive
We love Canal and the town of Grand Rivers. It’s our favorite place to travel to from Nashville and fall in love with the weekends. Thanks to the Canal team for a great trip!
Garry S
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Great site. Staff was exceptional, Restoom/Shower was very clean
Daniel B
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CANA
From the employees to the fellow campers, everyone was very friendly. Campsite was clean and we enjoyed our stay. Fishing was great
Terry W
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Every thing was great as usually.
Location & Directions for Canal
Canal Campground, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 United States
Elevation: 116 ft
Getting There
<p>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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Camp...
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 mi. Turn left onto J.H. O'Bryan Avenue for .1 mi. Turn right onto Canal Campground Road for .5 mi.
Highway access
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.
Policies & Rules
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- 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: October 18, 2026
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