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
Kurt V
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Always enjoy being greeted by this camp host! Park was clean and bathhouse was well stocked and clean. Sites were clean and level. We love watching the barges.
Julie B
VerifiedApril 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
Great sites, friendly staff. One of my faves!
William & Barbara R
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LOCK A
Nice campground on the water. Clean facilities all around
Diane S
VerifiedApril 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful setting!
John L
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: LOCK A
Campground is run efficiently
It is clean and staff ensure safety and well being of campers at all times
Gary M
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LOCK A
We were there on opening weekend of the 2022 camping season. There was no hand soap in any of the dispensers (men's or women's). Electrical outlet in women's restroom did not work. I would think that those things would be checked in preparation for the first camping weekend of the season.
Other than that, the park was veray pleasant and relaxing.
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.
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
