About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Campground Amenities
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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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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
Kenneth B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
We love camping here. Always so peaceful and the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Wonderful campground!
JOSEPH R
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LOCK A
We come here every year. We and our dogs love it, even if it ends up raining a lot of the time. Beautiful place.
Loves the herons!
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LOCK A
Very nice campground. Proximity to river for fishing anf the beach down the road are major pluses. Bathrooms are dated and need AC.
Shawn T
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: LOCK A
Will be coming back!!
Mike C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LOCK A
The Lock A campground is not the largest, nor is it located next to some of the favored destinations in the world. But it is one of the best kept and managed campgrounds we have visited.
In combination with the entire Cheatham Dam facility, it offers a lot of things for families to enjoy - water, fishing, biking, walking...even just chilling.
The sites are spacious, and extremely well kept...the staff is friendly - even had a great conversation with the guy picking up trash one morning.
As I said, it isn't in the middle of a bustling tourist area, nor is it a large park with clubhouses and game rooms...but it is close to Nashville and Clarksville, there are restaurants within minutes if you need them and it is an incredible site for families and a quiet getaway.
stop by if you are close...it will not disappoint.
Joyce B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOCK A
I enjoyed my stay, the camp ground was clean and well maintained. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Molly K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LOCK A
Very clean place, the huge concrete pads with picnic table and firepit were a plus! The campsite host was absolutely amazing! Im a new solo female camper and she hyped me up. Helped me back in when I was nervous and really made me feel like a superstar when she didnt have to do anything! Ill definitely be returning. I wish I could have a permanent spot here!
Dennis K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LOCK A
We frequent Lock A for our trips. This was our first stay this year and the camp host was the friendliest, nicest, most helpful one we have ever encountered. She is a true gem!
Meredith C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: LOCK A
Such a magical, beautiful campground! Sites are spacious and well-maintained, and facilities are adequate. The long road running along the river is perfect for walking the doggo. If you're a nervous driver like me, the steep descent into the campground is a bit scary. Worth it though!
Kenneth S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: LOCK A
Site 24 is our favorite Site at Lock A. One of the first sites to be reserved. Feel lucky any time we can get it. Staff and Rangers were great.
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. |
