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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
Stacy K
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Awesome campground with so many camping site options
Jerry B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
I will be back
Tracey T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Beach
Skunks are everywhere at night. 😳🦨
Deborah C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Primitive
We stayed in the primitive section - had water and electric hookup. Was disappointed in the cleanliness of the campground overall. I mentioned to the camp hosts the first night and was told their garbage company does not clean up any thing that spills onto the ground and they cleaning team would pick it up. We stayed two night and never saw the trash picked up. Primitive section the sites have lots of shade while the newer sections have seem to be much closer together and more sun (will take the shade anytime). Overall was good but not a five star rating. Was the first COE or any campground where they checked our pass against the reservation number.
Kathy S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Love this beautiful campground! So many trees and the view of the lake make it special. We will definitely be back.
ALAN F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: BRPT
As always, the staff was friendly and the campground and facilities were clean and well maintained.
Nathan K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: BRPT
The bathroom and shower houses were extremely atrocious!!! Disgusting! Millions of bugs everywhere!! Great place for RV campers that are using their own bathroom and showers. Scenery was wonderful! Just NOT a good place for tent campers!!
Rockey P
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Great people
betty e
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hill
I always love going to the canal. NEVER had a problem
Starr M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
The camp hosts were very knowledgeable and personable! Assisted me with purchasing an annual Senior Pass and filled me in on saving the cards to get a Lifetime Pass my 4th year. The campgrounds were very clean and quiet with a wide variety of wildlife seen. Some sites had picnic tables up on tiers with stairs, others you can park next to the picnic table which benefitted us more. I liked the campground so much I extended my original stay. I do plan to return in the future!
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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