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About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Patricia H
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful Campground
James W
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LOCK A
We really enjoyed our time at LockA. Even though it was hot outside the temperature was cooler under the big shade trees at our campsite. Loved being right on the river watching the barges go by every day.
Michael K
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: LOCK A
Lock A campground is located by Cheatham Lake / Cumberland River. Excellent location by the water without traffic noise. Boat ramp access to water above and below Cheatham Lock & Dam. Swim area. Playground. access to Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail.
Met several locals camping during my stay. The facilities were clean. I camped at 3 different sites. Sites were basically clean. Trash pick up on site every day. Didn’t see anyone checking sites for trash. Unfortunately someone left a few dozen cigarette butts on one camp site.
Robert S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LOCK A
Absolutely beautiful campground. Large level sites most on the river, full hookup and great amenities! Loved it!
Stephen C
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOCK A
Campground is very clean and quiet. The sites we’ve stayed on are level and easy to get into. Getting to the campground is a fun experience, reminds me of a rollercoaster ride coming down the hill the the park entrance. Great place to camp!
TERRY B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LOCK A
Quiet, clean campground with long bike trail. Watching the barges go by is interesting.
Joseph S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOCK A
The spaces between sites and the park was clean
Larry R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful, well kept campground
James C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LOCK A
Wi fri was weak long line dumping
Maurice W
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOCK A
What a great little campground and park! This park had wonderful views. Our site was tucked away from the river but offered some peace and quiet from the busier part of the campground. Our site was very level and long enough for our motorhome and tow vehicle. It had electric and water only. The sites by us were fairly spacious and partly shaded. Each site had its own garbage can which was emptied each day. The staff was very friendly and helpful with checking in. We did not use the restrooms so we cannot comment on their cleanliness and functionality. This campground was almost fully occupied during our stay. I can see why. It's a gem!
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
