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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
Canal Campground 2026 Map
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Canal Campground
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Available sites

114 total 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.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 27 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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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
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 32 ft long
🚐 002, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 24 ft long
🚐 003, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 30 ft long
⛺ 004, Loop: Primitive Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: Primitive Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 006, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 20 ft long
⛺ 007, Loop: Primitive Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 008, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 009, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 30 ft long
🚐 010, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 15 × 12 ft
⛺ 011, Loop: Primitive Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 012, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 22 ft long
🚐 013, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 22 ft long
🚐 014, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 24 ft long
🚐 015, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 20 ft long
🚐 016, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 24 ft long
🚐 017, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 018, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 24 ft long
🚐 019, Loop: Primitive RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 24 ft long
🚐 021, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
🚐 022, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 51 ft long
🚐 023, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 024, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 42 ft long
🚐 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 ft long
🚐 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 027, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 ft long
🚐 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 ft long
🚐 029, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
🚐 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 25 ft long
🚐 031, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 ft long
🚐 032, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 ft long
🚐 035, Loop: Fisherman's Row RV
Pet Friendly · 37 ft long · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 42 × 24 ft
🚐 037A, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 × 28 ft
🚐 037B, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 25 ft
🚐 038, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 25 ft
🚐 039, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 77 × 28 ft
🚐 040, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 ft long
🚐 041, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 41 × 26 ft
🚐 042, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 ft long
🚐 043, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 ft long
🚐 044, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 22 ft
🚐 045, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 24 ft
🚐 046, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 27 ft
🚐 047, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 26 × 2 ft
🚐 048, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 31 × 28 ft
🚐 049, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 28 × 28 ft
🚐 050, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 25 ft long
🚐 051, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 31 × 24 ft
🚐 052, Loop: Woods RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 × 24 ft
🚐 053, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 ft long
🚐 054, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 × 21 ft
🚐 055, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 25 ft
🚐 056, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 × 30 ft
🚐 057, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 26 ft
🚐 058, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 28 ft
🚐 059, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 66 × 21 ft
🚐 060, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 34 ft
🚐 061, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 × 25 ft
🚐 062, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 20 ft
🚐 063, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 24 ft
🚐 064, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 20 ft
🚐 065, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 20 ft
🚐 066, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 × 22 ft
🚐 067, Loop: Beach RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 × 27 ft
🚐 068, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 × 30 ft
🚐 069, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 44 × 24 ft
🚐 070, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 ft long
🚐 071, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 21 ft
🚐 072, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 47 × 23 ft
🚐 073, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 42 × 24 ft
🚐 074, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 23 ft
🚐 075, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 25 ft
🚐 076, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 32 × 20 ft
🚐 077, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 × 22 ft
🚐 078, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 42 × 22 ft
🚐 079, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 20 ft
🚐 080, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 32 × 25 ft
🚐 081, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 21 ft
🚐 082, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 × 22 ft
🚐 083, Loop: Hill RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 × 23 ft
🚐 084, Loop: CANA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 ft long
🚐 085, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 ft long
🚐 086, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 ft long
🚐 087, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 ft long
🚐 088, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 ft long
🚐 089, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 ft long
🚐 090, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 ft long
🚐 091, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
🚐 092, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 ft long
🚐 093, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 094, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 095, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 ft long
🚐 096, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 ft long
🚐 097, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 098, Loop: BRPT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 44 ft long
🚐 103, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 104, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 105, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 106, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 107, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 108, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 109, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 110, Loop: The Flats RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 111, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 112, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 113, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
🚐 114, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 115, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 116, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 117, Loop: VIEW RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 ft long
🚐 NASH1, Loop: GRUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

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.

Review Summary

4.6
817 reviews
5
69.6%
569
4
20.4%
167
3
6.5%
53
2
2.3%
19
1
1.1%
9

mark r

Verified

August 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Beach

5

Beautiful will keep park.

Jon M

Verified

August 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Beach

5

Great camping site! Nice lots, friendly staff & easy lots to setup in.

Myra F

Verified

August 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive

5

Always enjoy it at Canal. Good location, well maintained, very clean bath houses and great people running the gate house.

Michael U

Verified

August 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Hill

4

We stayed in two sites in the Hill Loop over three days - #72 and #79. The sites are fine gravel but much of it seems to have washed away. Both were not quite level side-to-side, I had to use one board to level our trailer at both sites. Site #72 is on a curve and also has an uphill slope so it could be a little tricky for a larger rig to get into. It is nicely shaded. The sewer is slightly uphill requiring some extra effort when dumping. Site #79 is on the lake and adjacent to the beach. It is easier to back into but has no sewer H/U. It is shady in the morning but in full sun in the afternoon. It also has a tree that drops those sticker balls, so if you have a dog or like to walk barefoot that could be a problem. There was an old tire and several dead fish near the beach. Fortunately the fish were relatively fresh so there was no odor (yet). The restroom was relatively clean but could use some updating and there were many bugs. The main cause is that the screens had large holes in them. I guess if they fixed the screens that would take care of 90% of the bug issue. The dump station is well laid out and has two lanes with separate access points. Both potable and non-potable water hoses are available. However, I wasn’t able to flush my tank because the hose had a 5/8” pipe at the end instead of the normal garden hose fitting. Since I was putting my trailer back in storage after this trip I had to pay at a truck stop to dump and flush the tank.

Vicki S

Verified

August 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach

5

The view was beautiful. The campground was clean. The bath house was clean. The only issue we had was there were skunks everywhere after dark.

wayne W

Verified

August 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW

4

All good

Robert B

Verified

August 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Hill

5

Nice COE CG. Some FHU sites and many lakefront or lake view sites. Dining at Patties 1880 Settlement is a nice experience.

Sue W

Verified

August 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach

5

Fabulous campground! Clean bathhouse and sites and great hosts. I will definitely be back again

Janet J

Verified

August 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods

5

Beautiful campground and pleasant swimming area. Looking forward to returning

Bryan B

Verified

August 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach

4

We camp on the Beach Loop every summer for a week and have for years. Sites are well maintained. Shower/bath facilities are older but clean. Quiet hours/camp rules are followed well by campers. Camp hosts on site and they make a few rounds a day through the campground. The last 2 years the Grand Rivers police made a round a day as well it seems. Beach is clean and easy to get to. Overall we've had a good experience camping at Canal for years now.

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...

Nearest town

Grand Rivers, KY - 1.9 mi

About 7 min to downtown

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

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.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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