About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
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!
Donald G
VerifiedApril 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
Cheatham lock and dam is our favorite place to stay. We have a dog to walk and there is a lot for us to explore. Watching the boat traffic is entertaining. Facilities are well maintained and operated.
John S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: LOCK A
Love this campground, peaceful remote area, plenty of walking, camp host was very nice.
Grady T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful park, leaves were falling, watching barges go by so closely was interesting, fantastic sites, gate house lady was so nice. Great way to end the season.
Susanne S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LOCK A
First time there. Plan to return often
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
