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
Brian D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Woods
We were here for a week and had to change sites daily due to availability. We stayed in 3 of the loops and all of them are wonderful! The camp hosts, Larry and Cindy, are fantastic! There's a washer and dryer by the bathhouse. The showers have very hot water. The beach views are gorgeous. The barge was fun to watch. There's a very nice playground for the kiddos. A grocery store is a mile away.
Teresa M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Woods
The couple that takes care of the campground were delightful!
Roy Lee H
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
I completely enjoyed the camping experience. It was clean and quiet. The campers and staff were friendly.
William B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
Camp host provided after hours assistance in checking in and determining the reserved campsite as I could not put my hands on my printout nor readily access my email after a long day on the road. Very considerate and helpful individual!
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.
Sherry U
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill
Nice quiet location, close to everything.
Terry R
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Woods
Very nice. Will go there again!
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.
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.
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 13, 2026
