Canal

Warning

General

Canal 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.

Canal Campground
Fishing dock
Canal Campground
Playground and swings

Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

114 total sites

RV Sites

110 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

About Canal

Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best with family and friends. Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Barkley Dam and boats traveling through the canal from the comfort of their campsite. The campground faces Barkley Lake, and the shore of Kentucky Lake is a brisk one-mile walk across the canal.

Number of accommodations: 114

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

114 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
004, Loop: Primitive Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Primitive Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
007, Loop: Primitive Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
011, Loop: Primitive Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Primitive RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037A, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037B, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Woods RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: Beach RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: Hill RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: CANA RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: BRPT RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: The Flats RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 112, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: VIEW RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 NASH1, Loop: GRUP RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (770)

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

4.5
770 reviews
5
68.8%
530
4
21.0%
162
3
6.5%
50
2
2.5%
19
1
1.2%
9

Steve H

Verified

May 25, 2026 Stayed at: 111, Loop: VIEW

5

This campground is well maintained and close enough to Grand Rivers so you can drive there easily

Guy M

Verified

May 26, 2026 Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW

4

We always enjoy our visits to Canal Campground, especially the sites in the View Loop. This particular site, however, did not offer the same open water view as many of the others, although we could still catch glimpses of the water through the trees.

One thing we really appreciate about the View Loop in general is the extra space between sites compared to the rest of the campground, which gives it a more open and relaxed feel.

The site itself was fairly level side to side, but we did have to raise the front of our trailer higher than we were comfortable with in order to get it level front to back.

In terms of connectivity, we were able to pick up five over-the-air TV channels. Verizon data service was limited and only worked reliably near the front of the site by the road.

We will definitely return to this campground, although we would probably choose a different site next time.

Mark L

Verified

May 27, 2026 Stayed at: 082, Loop: Hill

5

Very nice

Greg K

Verified

May 31, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row

4

great camp hosts.

Priscilla S

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: Woods

5

Always a wonderful stay at Canal.
Our spot was great. If you don’t mind overlooking 3 camping spots. Didn’t bother us, for our neighbors were wonderful. It was a rainy weekend so we stayed at the camper a lot more than usual. Didn’t mind at all … wonderful stay.

JONATHAN D

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 056, Loop: Beach

3

Not a fan of the new 12 o'clock check out time.

Lauren B

Verified

June 2, 2026 Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT

4

Thanks to the wonderful camp hosts and the guy that does all the work around the camp everything was wonderful.
Bathrooms were clean daily. Beach was nice even though it rained. Wonderful sight with great neighbors.

Jeanette S

Verified

June 2, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Primitive

5

We always have a good time at the Canal. The new people are very nice and very helpful. The bathrooms seem to be cleaner than in the past. We are going again 4th of July.

ROBERT B

Verified

June 4, 2026 Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill

4

Very nice site ....although the picnic table was not usable...had ants so bad you could not even put a rag on the table without dozens of little ants ...bring ant spray. The site has a very nice water veiw. Host were very friendly also.

Alisha S

Verified

June 6, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods

1

I have to say the park is absolutely beautiful and has the potential to be an enjoyable stay !!
The so called Park assistant , Larry , is very unpleasant. He tried to enforce so called rules that didn't exist. He was constantly getting on to you about nothing. We had to eventually call a park ranger to get relief from Larry .
I advise you to park as far away from the main gate as possible. We were parked in the woods section and was watched to the point of being uncomfortable.
Larry was overheard twice talking to our neighbors about our group .
It would be a real asset for the park to let him go .

Location Canal

Address:
Canal Campground
Grand Rivers, KY, 42045
United States

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.

Elevation: 116 feet

Distance to downtown

1.9 mi drive to downtown Grand Rivers (about 7 min)

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

General

Canal 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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 3, 2026

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