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
Julie H
VerifiedMay 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: LOCK A
Lock A is one of our all-time favorite campgrounds. The sites are roomy, mostly flat and always clean. The campground sits right next to the Cumberland River, so even if you don't have a site on the water you can easily see it from where you are. Barges go up and down the river as the lock is not far away. The campground is not large and has a real family atmosphere.
I highly recommend this campground to anyone!
Carl G
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
Well-kept campground. Very popular with locals & full on weekends. We had a1-wk reservation. Sites along river are very large & have a lovely view. Campground is full of mature, lovely trees. Staff was friendly. Nice hike/bike trail (Millenium) has its west terminus in Campground. An unmarked short trail leads up to the overlooking bluff - no view of water. There are ruins atop the bluff - maybe an abandoned tower foundation & service building. But no signage on the trail to bluff. Nice 2-mile bike ride to Dam/lock to the west.
Pat W
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: LOCK A
Always so clean and lovely!!
Patty A
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
Great campground!!!...
Joseph D
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LOCK A
Had a shared driveway which was a bit more difficult to back into as a newbie, but the site and the campground were both terrific! Beautiful water views, several great hiking options, clean bathrooms, and multiple playgrounds for the kiddos. Highly recommend!
Randy D
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
This has to be the cleanest and have the most room camping that I have been to. The host is very nice and is like family. Can’t wait to go back.
Terry L
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: LOCK A
Love camping at Loch A!! R they ever going to fix the laundry area? Been camping at Loch A for 4 yrs, still isnt fixed!!! What is the rule for barking dogs? Lots of that this time around!
Jerry S
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Views of River were amazing and local hiking and biking were great! Highly recommend this place!!
Richard A
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LOCK A
Always a pleasure to stay at Lock A. Cheryl is very good, bathrooms always clean and tidy. Need more camp sites on the river! Move the Check in house to the west @ the in turn to the camp grounds. Move tent campers to the west, and add more RV back ins! River and activities is a gold mine for this expense!
Sabrina B
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
We love it and have already booked again ❤️♥️❤️ great family atmosphere ♥️
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
