Location: Canal Campground, 1010 Canal Campground Rd, Grand Rivers, KY 42045  Barkley/campgrounds/canal or www.recreation.gov;camping canal campground/barkleylake

Phone: 877-444-6777

Directions: On I-24 turn south at exit 31 onto The Trace (highway 453. Go 2 miles to town of Grand Rivers. Campground sign is on right of road, and turn to campground is on left of road. In campground, turn left and then left again onto the Primitive Loop, sites 1-20

Remarks: This loop will be full. 8 people allowed per site. Make plans to double up. Make arrangements early. Can make reservations  starting in Nov. Paducah is on Central Daylight Saving time. Temps between 47-70.