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.
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (603)
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Canal Campground is praised for its convenient location, spacious and well-maintained sites, beautiful views, and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor issues, such as site accessibility and the need for better cleaning in the shower house, the overall sentiment is positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
David O
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: The Flats
Friendly Staff,
Beautiful setting,
Good amenities and
a charming community.
Very unique.
Joe B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: BRPT
Wonderful camping spot. The park attendance are very friendly and polite.
Rick S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
Great view of the lake
sheena g
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: VIEW
Amazing campsite with amazing camp hosts! Sincerely will be back. I stopped for one night on a multi-day road trip - not an ounce of me wanted to leave the following morning without enjoying the beauty of this campsite more!
Kerry K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Beach
A beautiful campsite. We had a site on the water. There was shade, deer, heron and it was clean and quiet. Close to the things we wanted to see and got the best fresh seafood close by. Great staff as well. We would come again
Russell H
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Loved the campground but the campsites need some attention. The sites do not have enough gravel. If there is rain most of the site is mud.
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
They told me about the lifetime card you can get for any corp of engineers campground and saved me a lot of money, thanks
Marvin A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hill
We like the location being close to Patti’s and stores. The sewer sites are so convenient so we can use our facilities in our RV without having to stop at dump station. The hill loop needs more gravel on them. That would make them better when it rains. It’s a very nice campground.
Tom r
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Fisherman's Row
Very nice campground with wonderful hosts!
Pat T
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: VIEW
Loved the very large private campsites
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9956 / -88.2097
Elevation: 116 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| 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.
