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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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
TERRY B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOCK A
Nice concrete drive and patio. Not to close together compared with a lot of campgrounds. Clean.
Kathy C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LOCK A
Nice campground, very well run and friendly host. Good place to kayak.
Jerry S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Always kept clean and friendly staff. Beautiful view od the Cumberland River and barge traffic.
Jim A
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOCK A
Awesome place. Great views, very peaceful. Good fishing. The attendant Sheryl is AWESOME... We will be back.
Donald N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: LOCK A
While the campsite was great, the lady's bathhouse was very unkept.
Karen S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: LOCK A
Nice park clean big site on the river. Quiet like coming here so much we are going again this week
Timothy B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: LOCK A
Really nice campground. Sure wish they had more spots. The folks at the guard shacks were very friendly and helpfull. Will try and get back there again this year and also want to do some next year.
Lisa L
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
We had an awesome time! Very clean, nice and quiet.
Brandi B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
Loved this campground. Probably my new favorite
Sherrie S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOCK A
Weather was perfect! Sure was clean as usual.
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. |
