Canal

Photo · D. Landis

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

115Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

Situated along a peninsula between the lush shorelines of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, Canal Campground offers modern camping and provides the ideal setting to enjoy nature at its best with family and friends. Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Barkley Dam and boats traveling through the canal from the comfort of their campsite. The campground faces Barkley Lake, and the shore of Kentucky Lake is a brisk one-mile walk across the canal. Recreation From water sports to wildlife viewing to hiking and biking, Canal Campground is the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Keep reading

Eagle nests can be spotted throughout the grounds, and its not unlikely for visitors to encounter deer and other wildlife. A short hiking trail allows campers to enjoy the outdoor scenery at their leisure. Fishing is also a popular pastime, and during warm months bass and catfish are plentiful in both lakes. Facilities A designated swimming beach and a boat ramp help campers enjoy the lake. Picnic pavilions and a playground create a perfect setting for a party or family get-together. For group camping, several sites surrounding the pavilion can be reserved, and a fishing float nearby allows groups to go out on the lake together. Electric hook-ups, showers and flush restrooms create a comfortable camping experience. Natural Features Lake Barkley, as part of a dam project at the Cumberland River, spans 134 miles along the Kentucky landscape, offering countless recreational activities to visitors. The canal connects Lake Barley with Kentucky Lake, forming one of the greatest freshwater recreational complexes in the country. Nearby Attractions Grand Rivers, a short drive from the campground, has several restaurants and two public marinas.

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The sites · 115

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Beach	053	standard electric	34 ft	50
Beach	054	standard electric	34 ft	50
Beach	055	standard electric	50 ft	50
Beach	056	standard electric	38 ft	50
Beach	057	standard electric	35 ft	50
Beach	058	standard electric	35 ft	50
Beach	059	standard electric	42 ft	50
Beach	060	standard electric	50 ft	50
Beach	061	standard electric	36 ft	50
Beach	062	standard electric	35 ft	50
Beach	063	standard electric	35 ft	50
Beach	064	standard electric	30 ft	50
Beach	065	standard electric	35 ft	50
Beach	066	standard electric	35 ft	50
Beach	067	standard electric	34 ft	50
BRPT	085	standard electric	30 ft	50
BRPT	086	standard electric	25 ft	50
BRPT	087	standard electric	45 ft	50
BRPT	088	standard electric	43 ft	50
BRPT	089	standard electric	53 ft	50
BRPT	090	standard electric	57 ft	50
BRPT	091	standard electric	69 ft	50
BRPT	092	standard electric	99 ft	50
BRPT	093	standard electric	92 ft	50	yes
BRPT	094	standard electric	59 ft	50	yes
BRPT	095	standard electric	63 ft	50	yes
BRPT	096	standard electric	46 ft	50	yes
BRPT	097	standard electric	51 ft	50	yes
BRPT	098	standard electric	62 ft	50
CANA	084	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	021	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	022	standard electric	35 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	023	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	024	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	025	standard electric	67 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	026	standard electric	48 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	027	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	028	standard electric	35 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	029	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	030	standard electric	24 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	031	standard electric	33 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	032	standard electric	35 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	033	standard electric	30 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	034	standard electric	40 ft	50
Fisherman's Row	035	standard electric	33 ft	Electricity Hookup	yes
GRUP	NASH1	group standard electric	45 ft	50	yes
Hill	068	standard electric	36 ft	50
Hill	069	standard electric	44 ft	50
Hill	070	standard electric	36 ft	50
Hill	071	standard electric	37 ft	50
Hill	072	standard electric	47 ft	50
Hill	073	standard electric	42 ft	50
Hill	074	standard electric	45 ft	50
Hill	075	standard electric	40 ft	50
Hill	076	standard electric	32 ft	50
Hill	077	standard electric	38 ft	50
Hill	078	standard electric	42 ft	50
Hill	079	standard electric	40 ft	50
Hill	080	standard electric	32 ft	50
Hill	081	standard electric	50 ft	50

SHOWING 60 OF 115 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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