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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
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.
John S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
We love this place! We are new to Kentucky and started looking for campgrounds almost a year ago. After visiting at least 20 over a 6 month period that were either rundown or merely ok, we just happened to drive by Canal and said we would give it a look before heading home. Glad we did, didn’t see a bit of trash, no gravel roads, restrooms/showers immaculate. Drove through all the camp areas and checked off all the best (looking to us) spots. We have now stayed at Canal 5 times this year in 5 different sites and have not had 1 issue. Still have 3 more sites booked this year and looking forward to each. Have brought the grandkids 2 times already and they love this place. If you have a boat, they have a great launch/park. Our rating- 8.8 (out of 10). Happy travels!
Joe B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Woods
The gate keepers are friendly and kind.
Rafael F
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: The Flats
Very nice clean campground. Host at gate is very friendly
July 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
We have been camping at the Canal Campground for three years. The attendants at the check-in booth are very friendly and helpful. Bringing our golf cart (no extra fee) is a bonus. We love driving it into Grand Rivers to eat at Cabin Pizza, Patti’s or Craig’s Dairy. You also can drive to Lighthouse Landing or Green Turtle Bay. Grand Rivers is surrounded by Kentucky Lake on one side and Barkley Lake on the other side. A very unique little town!❣️❣️
Dennis Lee W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Beach
Great campground. Great host.
john g
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: BRPT
Good
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.
Policies & Rules
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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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