About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (427)
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A is a beautifully maintained campground with spacious sites and a friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, scenic views of the Cumberland River, and various activities like biking and fishing. While some facilities, like the bathhouse, could use updates, the overall experience is highly regarded, with guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A is a beautifully maintained campground with spacious sites and a friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, scenic views of the Cumberland River, and various activities like biking and fishing. While some facilities, like the bathhouse, could use updates, the overall experience is highly regarded, with guests eager to return.
Review Summary
Scott B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LOCK A
We love to camp at Lock A. Very clean, very friendly, great location.
Scott M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: LOCK A
Had a great couple nights tent camping on my favorite site, but the second night there blew in late afternoon a wicked windshear that took down my tent and the four next to it on the lake's edge. I watched it from my car, where I had taken refuge from the powerful downpour. It was quite a memory, haha. I ended up clearing the campsite into my car and sleeping in it then taking off early the next day. But all in all it was quiet, peaceful, and a great little trip. I'll be back.
don g
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOCK A
Great place to overnight or fish. big incline getting in and out of the park but worth it.
Debra M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: LOCK A
I had a great time very pleasant
Terri S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LOCK A
Great spot , great host
JOSEPH R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: LOCK A
Pickle ball
Would be good if there was more than 1 camp host so someone is on duty every day.
Hillary B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOCK A
The only negative about Lock A is the massive hill right before the gate to the park.
William W
VerifiedJune 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LOCK A
Visited June 2024. This was our first camping trip and absolutley loved it. The staff had a pleasant attitude and was willing to assist. If this is the experience to expect, then I want to visit this location many more times. Thank you for making our first experience a great one!
Shawn K
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LOCK A
I spent 2 nights here, everyone was very friendly, and the staff was helpful. It rained a bit and quite a few people in tents left, but it was quiet, and my dog and I took long walks, very enjoyable.
Robert N
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LOCK A
Nice family campground. Paved roads good for biking for older folks and kids. Stayed May 10 thru May 18, 2024; site 31. Site has a long back-in, but was easy, and quite level. Good WiFi and cell reception. Clean restrooms. Good view of marine traffic.
Location Lock a
Address:
1798 Cheatham Dam Road
Ashland City, TN, 37015-9805
United States
From Ashland City, Tennessee, take US 12 and go eight miles west to Cheap Hill. Turn
left on Cheatham Dam Road traveling west four miles. Turn left into
the campground.
The campground is accessible via US Highway 12, located approximately eight miles east of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.3158 / -87.1869
Elevation: 130 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
2PM
General
- Please be aware that falling branches are a natural hazard at this campground
- Motorized, including electric vehicles: Golf carts, Scooters & ATV’s are permitted on roadways in Corps operated recreation areas. However, these type of vehicles shall be operated in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws, which shall be regulated by authorized enforcement officials. Must be 16 years or older to drive motorized vehicle. Prohibited items include: battery operated scooters/cars, hover-boards, non compliant golf carts and ATV's.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- However, if you're arrving late, we highly recommend you call the campground to notify the Park Attendant. If arrival does not occur before check-out time on the day following the arrival date, the reservation will be canceled.
- Two tents or one tent and one RV are permitted per campsite.
- Lock A campground has reservable sites only. No walk-up sites.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
