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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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
James W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: BRPT
only complaint i had was had few people running golfs carts around till wee hours of the morning overall would highly recommend and definitely stay again had a nice site right on the lake the site was nice and clean and had a little spot for kayaks and swimming beach
James R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Primitive
We enjoyed our quiet time over the weekend in the primitive campground loop. We then changed to another site but had to change again because of my wife’s asthma problems. We also changed again because of a heavy rain shower that flooded the campsite. We stayed another three days at that campsite. The camp host were very helpful in assisting with and solving our problems. I would recommend them for any campgrounds as a camp host. Our time at the campground was to wind down and receive some quiet time from our busy families lives.
Matt D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Primitive
Camp here quite often and it’s ashamed that on a side where most people camp in tents the gentleman decides to clean the bathroom at 4:45 in the morning and run the extremely loud leaf blower for what seems like an hour or more. So much for a peaceful camp. This has happened multiple times that I have went.
Dennis K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: VIEW
Wonderful hosts and campground was clean and orderly. Great job!
Keith M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Quiet site with nice view.
Mike C
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: VIEW
Great place to camp. Larry and Cindy are great people !!!
Lori K
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Beach
Very quiet lake side sites.
Stanley V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Fisherman's Row
So much to do ,land between the lakes national forest, was great the elk and bison drive through, the town of grand rivers,we will definitely be back ,lots of great people in the park
Patti M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
Just a beautiful park & campground. Close to Grand Rivers with lots of good food & fun shopping. The campgrounds is a perfect place for relaxation, fishing or just sitting & enjoying the view!! Definitely be back!
Holly H
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Primitive
Nice, quiet, clean with very good views of the lake. Sites are roomy with plenty of space for outdoor lounging. Areas for fishing and water viewing are plentiful.
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
