Overview
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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(2 of 115 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 8)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(114 of 115 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have full)
Water Hookup
(All campsites have Water Hookup)
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.
Recreation
From water sports to wildlife viewing to hiking and biking, Canal Campground is the perfect setting for outdoor activities. 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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 99ft
tent-Up to 99ft
trailer-Up to 99ft
vehicle-N/A
pickup camper-Up to 1ft
pop up camper-Up to 15ft
Nearby Attractions
Grand Rivers, a short drive from the campground, has several restaurants and two public marinas.