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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110 sites
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4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Showers
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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
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
Robert H
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
Have a great time! The man that is a manager that comes around and check on things is awesome!!
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!❣️❣️
cynthia w
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
We have been camping at the canal campground for about 20 years. It’s a nice place to stay but recently our friends Ed and Kay retired and now it is incredibly hard to please the folks at the gate entrance. Hopefully they will understand sooner than later what camping is all about and how to let families enjoy there time with each other without constantly being reprimanded.
Rick E
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Loved the site on the waters edge. The booking process was simple and easy. great experience.
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
