CANAL

About

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. 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. 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Marathon

  4.4 mi

• grocery

  King Brothers

  8.9 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  4.1 mi

• trailhead

  Canal Loop Trail Trailhead

  0.9 mi

• attraction

  Patti's 1880's Settlement

  1.5 mi

• recreation site

  Nickell Branch Boat Ramp

  0.8 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• Lake Managers office · GRAND RIVERS, KY 42045-0218
• 270-362-4840

Reservations & demand

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