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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 w
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LOCK A
Lock a is one of our favorite local campgrounds. We always enjoy oyr stays there.
Luis M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LOCK A
Very nice staff. Well maintained sites tended to daily. Good access.
Sue T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: LOCK A
Very clean n restful place. Bathrooms were clean n have showers. All sites have water n electric. Have playgrounds for the kids and a sandy beach. Have been coming here since I was a child
Michael W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
Army Corps of Engineers parks are the best managed, most enjoyable parks hands down! We stay almost exclusively at these parks. Lock A is beautiful, right on the Cumberland, so you can watch the barges go by.
Deborah J M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LOCK A
Clean, level sites, hostess is very helpful and nice
Kim D
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LOCK A
The staff is GREAT!!!!!
Chad P
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: LOCK A
Campground is great however boat ramps for larger boats are a problem, ramp at campground is not able to accommodate my 24’ tri toon. So I use the ramp closer to lock A, well the water level had dropped quite a bit and when taking my boat out the ramp wasn’t long enough and the trailer dropped off the end of the ramp resulting in damaging my trailer which will most likely results in me having to buy a new trailer
Brittany H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LOCK A
This campground was amazing! We will be back! The woman with gray hair (I wish I caught her name) was super helpful, kind, and the first night I was there ensured my electricity was working properly. The campground was clean, friendly, and it's now my favorite spot. My daughter had so much fun playing with all of the other kids on the playground and they taught her how to ride her bike without training wheels for the first time. It felt like a community but you also had your own private quiet space on the beautiful river. Can't wait to go again!
Matthew R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: LOCK A
Had a great time! Restrooms were clean! Staff was friendly! We were right on the water so we fished all day. And left one in for catfish all night. Will be back!
RANDY T
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
Wonderful family place to stay
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. |
