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
David K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Primitive
The campsite was very hard to get into and out of. The road in front of the campsite could use a major overhaul.The road (blacktop) was broken up on the edges pretty bad
Chris A
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Hill
The site and staff were great. Beautiful view of the lake from our site.
jamie m
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Fisherman's Row
very quite and clean
Jason W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Beautiful lake, beautiful campground, wonderful weekend!
Tim O
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Woods
Our site was very nice!
Patsy B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Hill
All attendants were VERY nice and helpful. Love that there is lots to do in the area. Additional bathroom would be nice. Must try Willow Pond in Eddyville. GREAT food!
michael w
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Woods
Love this place!!! Camp host are very helpful and friendly. Everyone there is friendly. Like every place else rules or rules please don’t break them. It will run this place. It is spacious sites, great place for boating and fishing abundance of wildlife. Clean and well kept grounds and facilities.
Tamara G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
Canal is one of the most clean and beautiful parks we’ve been to. The front staff is extremely kind and helpful. We will be back!
Doyle B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Beach
Beach Loop site 61 is a great spot with wonderful views. Swimming area is right there. Getting into the site with a 5th wheel over 35ft will be a challenge but possible.
Cecil B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Been camping here for over 15yrs still enjoy
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
