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
James E. B
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: LOCK A
The lady in charge was so very helpful and nice, she patrolled the area and kept everything and everyone peaceful. What a joy it was to camp at lock A in Cheatham County, TN.
Kathy C
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LOCK A
It was a good trip for the most part. There were snakes at the dock, one in the park and even saw one at the pavilion and no one we told did anything about it. I know it is outdoors and there is probably not much that can be done to keep them out but this was the first time we have seen snakes there and the one in the park was close to the playground.
Also there was a mix-up in our reservation because I added an extra day at the beginning it took off the last day I had reserved and people showed up and we had to basically just throw our stuff in the truck and trailer and leave. I asked about it and was told it is a glitch in the online system and there were three other people who had an issue with the days reserved on the website.
james s
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful there. Only thing that could have been better was our spot# 38 needed gravel badly. It rained a lot and we had very muddy ground when we stepped outside. We had to put mats out. We will be back though.
Todd B
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
The campsite was clean and the camp host Cheryl was very friendly! The bath house was not very clean. The shower curtains were missing. All dirt and debris is blown with a blower into corners causing black spots and mold in stalls and showers. They need bleached and pressure washed bad…
Robert C
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: LOCK A
We discovered that there is a trail that leads to the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail and it’s a must do. The campground is awesome, very quiet and large campsites. Cheryl, the host is very knowledgeable and very, very helpful. Cheryl is an asset to the campground. The shower house was very clean but could use some updating. Trash are provided at each campsite and are emptied every other day. We can’t wait for our next visit!
Kelvin Q
VerifiedMay 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOCK A
Great place to camp right on the Cumberland river nice large concrete pads. However, no shower curtains in the men’s bathroom and the exhaust fan stayed on continually.
John M
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOCK A
Camp host was helpful and friendly. Campground was clean and bath house had plenty of hot water. Will definitely visit again.
amanda h
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: LOCK A
Great place to stay!
Matt T
VerifiedApril 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LOCK A
Just a great campground. Big sites, good layout, playground and beach. Very peaceful by river
Jeanie B
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful site that is on the river, very level. You see several barges everyday.
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
