About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (421)
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among visitors. The spacious campsites, beautiful views of the Cumberland River, and opportunities for biking and relaxing are significant highlights. While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among visitors. The spacious campsites, beautiful views of the Cumberland River, and opportunities for biking and relaxing are significant highlights. While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
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.
Alicia W
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOCK A
Nice level site (3). Well kept campground
David D
VerifiedApril 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LOCK A
It was clean and quiet
Kara H
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: LOCK A
It was amazing, even tho it rained and our tent leaked, we had an amazing trip and look forward to planning our next trip!
Stephen O
VerifiedApril 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: LOCK A
Great location, clean and well maintained campgrounds
Sherri M
VerifiedApril 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOCK A
We loved our stay at Cheatham Lock A! The campground host, Cheryl, was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stacey L
VerifiedApril 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: LOCK A
We always feel very welcomed here and come here often. The campground is clean, most sites are concrete and spacious. Nice hiking trials and miles of level ground for cycling along the river. We love it here!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.3158 / -87.1869
Elevation: 130 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Please be aware that falling branches are a natural hazard at this campground |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Keep in mind, staff will hold a campsite until the check-out time (2:00 pm) on the day following the arrival date. 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. |
| General |
Two tents or one tent and one RV are permitted per campsite. |
| General |
Lock A campground has reservable sites only. No walk-up sites. |
