About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Joseph S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LOCK A
The camp hostess is very helpful and overall the facilities are ok but the bathrooms could be larger
The trees need to be looked at closely since branches continue to break off making some sites a little dangerous
Robert B
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
Campground is clean. Site 12 has plenty of shade and close to shower and bathroom, kind of important with a trailer that isn't self contained. Plesent staff and wonderful walking or biking trails. Will visit again and recommend.
Kelly S
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOCK A
We had a good time here the only problem was no fault of the campground. It rained most of the time we were there and our rig sprung a leak. Still let the kids play at the playground in the pouring rain and they had a blast. We will definitely be back!
David H
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LOCK A
Great river side views. Great bike trail.
James W
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: LOCK A
This place is so beautiful and peaceful. Nice area with plenty of activities for kids and adults.
Doug B
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: LOCK A
Great place to stay, quite, and really nice people. This was first place I stayed before going on my trip cross country. Kayak and enjoy the river peacefully sounds while moonlight was out. Also some good swimming.
TERRY B
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LOCK A
Avoid site 33. Has a tree that blooms that drop everywhere and it’s full of bees.
Caleb C
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LOCK A
Really happy I found this place. The view from just off the river is beautiful at night, and the amenities were great too. The only issues were that my site didn't have a tent pad, it was just concrete, so we had to set up in the grass, which was no big deal. Additionally, there is a pretty bright street light in the parking lot that shines into your tent all night, but everything else about the site and campground is great.
William Y
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LOCK A
Great camping
Alfred C
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
A great place for peace and quietness. The only thing missing is wi fi
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
