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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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
CHARLES S
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: LOCK A
My camp site was next to the Cumberland river. It had an excellent view. The showers were hot and the restrooms were clean. The campground looked well maintained.
Ronnie M
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful campground. Very nice sites, but they were not clean. Lots of trash on the ground and in the fire pit.
Danny B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
The location is amazing but was dampened by a large political flag at an adjacent camp site. Even if it had been for a candidate or party we supported, we don't think that is appropriate for a campground where others share common space and interests. We will return for sure but hope campgrounds make an effort to discourage expressions that are known to divide our civilization. Our experience was still positive but could have been much better.
Ted B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful campsite on the river. Quiet with wonderful views.
jon k
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: LOCK A
If you arrive at a late hour the gate may be 'down'. Just move it away from you so as to enter campground
Charma G
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful campground. Spacious sites & quiet.
Loved seeing the barges traveling the river. We plan on staying here again.
Kathy R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LOCK A
We stayed in site 5 across from playground. Very large site with good distance between neighbor campers. Enjoyed fishing and caught small fish...small store just before entering Lock A area sells bait. Bathhouse very nice, has basketball court and horseshoe pits and picnic pavallion near bathhouse. Bring your own horseshoes. Warning --- the road going into the campgrounds is a very steep and curvey so be prepared. Cheatham Dam very short drive from campground.
Jeffery D
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
Excellent campground right in our area
Kelly G
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: LOCK A
Stink bugs everywhere.
🕷 spiders in the restrooms
Brian M
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: LOCK A
Lots of kids
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. |
