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
Wendy M
VerifiedMay 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: LOCK A
We will be back .... clean, friendly, friendly 😌
Dave D
VerifiedApril 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOCK A
Sitting by the Cumberland River watching barges being pushed by beautiful tugs is a very peaceful event. Most barges are carrying coal to the Nashville power plants. Some are caring fuel oil and are quite long.
Carole A
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: LOCK A
Our campsite was right next to the river which was wonderful! We loved watching the beautiful heron that was our neighbor and watching the barges go by - except late during the night. I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the bath facilities - that isn't the case at every campground. My only complaint is that the facility required treated firewood but had none for purchase. Most campgrounds offer firewood so we came with none and as tent campers, that's a very big deal. Overall though, in spite of crazy winds, we had a good trip!
Sherrie S
VerifiedApril 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOCK A
The site was perfect and we had plenty of room for our vehicle and camper.
tom h
VerifiedApril 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Great campground with large sites
Orion R
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: LOCK A
One of the best Just wish it had sewers
Patricia C
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: LOCK A
Like having trash cans at campsite and they pick up often. Host were very pleasant and helpful.
Patricia P
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOCK A
We love Lock A. The host was very friendly and helpful . Just wish you had sewer. Looking forward to our next trip..
Jeremy W
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: LOCK A
Very good!
David L
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LOCK A
Awesome place
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
