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About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (487)
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A campground is well-maintained and offers beautiful river views, spacious sites, and friendly hosts, making it an enjoyable place for camping. Visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities, good connectivity, and access to water activities like kayaking. While the narrow and steep road to the campground and some dated bathroom facilities were mentioned as drawbacks, overall experiences were positive, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A campground is well-maintained and offers beautiful river views, spacious sites, and friendly hosts, making it an enjoyable place for camping. Visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities, good connectivity, and access to water activities like kayaking. While the narrow and steep road to the campground and some dated bathroom facilities were mentioned as drawbacks, overall experiences were positive, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
April M
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: LOCK A
The camp site is clean, has a beautiful view and is close to the river. Unfortunately the proximity of the neighboring campsite made for a less than relaxing environment. There was less than 10 feet between our tent which was on the pad provided and the tents on one neighboring site. Allowing up to two tents and eight campers on such a small campsite might not be a good thing. We will definitely return for day use at the Cheatham recreation area. Just not to camp.
Craig C
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: LOCK A
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Ron B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOCK A
Have enjoyed Lock A for 30+ years but the showers are terribly dirty and in need of replacement.
Jane R
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LOCK A
First visit to Lock A. Park is very nice. We plan on returning. Only negative is the bathhouse needs a really good cleaning. River views of the Cumberland were excellent.
Cliff V
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
Love this campground
Robert B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
The time spent at Lock A is a pleasure. Access to Rail to Trail walking / riding path. Excellent cell service. Campground is well kept and clean. Would recommend.
Megan G
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
We loved the campsite! Beautiful view of the river and plenty of paved area for parking. I really enjoyed the grassy area between the driveway and river.
Tommy B
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: LOCK A
Loved it
LaWanda J
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: LOCK A
the lady that was taken over for the normal lady that runs the place she was so super nice and pleasant to work with.
Thomas R
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: LOCK A
Well, first of all the weather was beautiful. Great views all around, especially watching the barges up and down the Cumberland. The campground was pristine. And the beach is nearby. Multiple playgrounds for the grandkids. Water and electric service. Worked great for our camper. Highly recommend Cheatham Dam. And our camp post. Cheryl was very helpful.
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.
Elevation: 130 feet
11 mi drive to downtown Ashland City (about 18 min)
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: September 4, 2026
