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Canal

US Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky

Canal in Kentucky. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 143 public campsites we map in Kentucky.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$20–$30/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
270-362-4840
Coordinates
36.99556, -88.20972

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-09, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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