You should be hitting the area at a decent time. I would advise you to consider trailering your rig to some of the bays on the LBL south side on Barkley. A small rig and small hp motor can be a recipe for trouble if the wind gets up. There are decent ramps at several LBL sites. Hopefully the water levels will be down before the majority of camping starts. High water will flood many campgrounds locally so I would make sure the Canal campground is fully open before you head down. Good luck.