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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
Marvin A
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: BRPT
The campground was clean and peaceful. We enjoyed the week we spent there.
Andy J
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
Great stay as usual at our favorite campground. Staff is great!
donald w
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
Not much parking in some spots. We parked our golf cart in a gravel area beside our camper and was told we had to move it. They stated there is no parking on the grass. No grass has ever grown there because its gravel ??? But all in all, it was a good experience.
Amy C
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Super pretty.
Cary R
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
Campground bathroom attendant worked hard to keep the bathrooms spotless. “The guy with the black truck.” Cindy and Larry were great at managing the campground and were great about making sure the rules were followed. Very happy with our stay and look forward to next year.
MARK P
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Woods
Nice campground with boat launch and great location near Gran Rivers restaurants and shopping. Will stay again.
Roger L
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
This campground is extremely clean very courteous staff . Nice spacious sites . We camp here multiple times . Well priced sheriffs pay or regular as well as park rangers and staff makes regular rounds as well has always been be quiet and calm.
Michael m
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Great place
Jeremy J
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: VIEW
Great place to spend time! Very nice always love camping there. Been camping there for 10years now!
PAT L
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Always enjoy Canal campground. All the host are always friendly and pleasant. We always go to Princeton to get lunch meats from Newsons Country Store and Pleasant Valley Bulk Foods for homemade Amish products.We also like to go through the Adsmore House while there.
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.
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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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