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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Average nightly rates114 total sites
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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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.
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
Henry S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Primitive
Best campground at LBL
Davida C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Hill
The lot we were on was awesome even considering it was the hottest days so far this year.
Carrie Y
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: VIEW
Nice campground!
Excellent places to eat in Grand Rivers!
Only drawback was cell service.
Howrey F
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
Great location, facilities and host…the views are great!
Robert D
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
A very nice Corp property. One of the nicest.
Robert D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Woods
New friendly faces at the gate!
Jay C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Hill
beautiful lakeview campsites, well maintained, friendly staff
Pat D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Woods
We stayed at the canal campground for a week. It met every expectation I had. Clean, quiet, and some really amazing views. I also really appreciated having washers and dryers at every bathhouse! We even had a golf cart tire blow out and the staff had 2 places they recommended that worked out perfectly. Having a golf cart there was one of our favorite parts of the campground! Less than a mile drive into town for dinner out or a quick run to the grocery store! Highly recommend this campground!
James B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: BRPT
Clean and nice
Andy J
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hill
Nice full hookup site. Could use some gravel work. Great for critter watching, especially the woodpeckers.
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.
Elevation: 116 feet
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
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: September 3, 2026
