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
RV Sites
110 sites
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Canal
Number of accommodations: 114
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Boating
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Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
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!!
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.
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.
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.
Jerry B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Fisherman's Row
I will be back
Janet J
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Woods
Beautiful campground and pleasant swimming area. Looking forward to returning
Sue W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Beach
Fabulous campground! Clean bathhouse and sites and great hosts. I will definitely be back again
Bryan B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Beach
We camp on the Beach Loop every summer for a week and have for years. Sites are well maintained. Shower/bath facilities are older but clean. Quiet hours/camp rules are followed well by campers. Camp hosts on site and they make a few rounds a day through the campground. The last 2 years the Grand Rivers police made a round a day as well it seems. Beach is clean and easy to get to. Overall we've had a good experience camping at Canal for years now.
Stacy K
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: BRPT
Awesome campground with so many camping site options
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
