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
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.
Nancy T
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LOCK A
Lovely campground, hosts and staff very friendly. Right on the Cumberland River, barges and recreation on the river was fun to observe. I would definitely stay there again!
John H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOCK A
One of our favorite middle Tennessee camping grounds. Always clean, exceptionally nice and helpful host. Swimming beach is great for kids, kayaking in Pardue Pond Wildlife area is awesome.
Yvonne G
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
Garvin C
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: LOCK A
We love camping there.
The lady that checks you in is so nice and helpful. I hope she is there for a long time.
The bathrooms and showers look really nice and exceptionally clean.
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
