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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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
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.
William Y
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful park and campsites are concrete. Camp host is very friendly and so are volunteers! Our favorite place to camp in our fifth wheel.
charles w
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: LOCK A
Beautiful campsite, well maintained. No wifi available, but had good cell reception for cellular wifi.
Kenneth S
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Great, quiet location.
Mike S
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: LOCK A
First time camping at Lock A and absolutely loved it. Watching the barges was very interesting and comforting. Campsite was great, trash can at each site was an added benefit. We will be camping there more in the future
Gary W
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
Nice clean campground. Great place to ride your bicycle.
John W
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: LOCK A
Great campground. Have never been to a better campground.
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. |
