Canal
Canal is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 36.99556, -88.20972
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-362-4840
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Canal
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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fortner LP Gas Company · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 150 designated routes (151 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickell Branch Basic Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Nickell Branch Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Eureka | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Twin Lakes Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Demumbers Bay Backcountry Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Demumbers Bay Backcountry Camping | National forest camping area | 3.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.