About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
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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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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 While some facilities, like the bathrooms, are noted as outdated and in need of upgrades, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.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
Paul and Myrna M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: LOCK A
We love it - and camp there often! Actually, this is our favorite place to camp for a variety of reasons. This suits our situation, since it's affordable and close enough to home for quick get aways. The grounds are well cared for, and the generous campsites are level and (mostly) paved. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially Dina Henninger (Ranger) and the volunteer camp hosts. The facilities are adequate - however - they have not been as well-maintained lately. In particular, the bathrooms need more attention, especially when the campground is busy. They have also needed maintenance (clogged toilets, etc.), sometimes for days on end! That's why this wasn't a 5-star rating... Bring back quality and timely maintenance, and this is the best!
Dorothy W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOCK A
Lock A campground is beautiful. Clean restrooms, campsite are spacious, Great bicycle or walking trail along river, Picnic areas all along the Cumberland River, Can watch the cargo barges on the river. You'll see deer, osprey and squirrel. Peaceful campground, great playground for children and safe place for kids to ride their bicycles. We've probably stayed there 16 times in the last 4 years. Best of all great place to take photos. When you go down from the campground to the dam/locks beautiful drive along the Cumberland River. When you get past the locks, check the metal electric wire frame on your right. The osprey build a nest there every year. Wonderful experience.
Ashley V
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
We had an amazing family trip here. The keepers are so kind! The showers are cleaned daily and there's a beach down the road. Plenty of play areas. My girls loved seeing the barges come down the river. We will be back!
Sarah S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: LOCK A
Quiet, well kept and family friendly!
susie o
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LOCK A
Love this place!very friendly and the place is kept spotless! I love the feeling of being safe at a public place in this day and time and this place definitely is!
Jeannine E
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOCK A
Stunningly beautiful and relaxing. Many sites are waterfront on the river. Adjacent to exceptional walking/hiking paths.
Ed M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: LOCK A
Loved our time there. Can't wait for the new season to spend lots more time there.
Michele H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: LOCK A
Hosts were outstanding helpful and very friendly. Bathrooms and showers were kept clean and in working order. Cant wait to get back there!
Mike B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Clean and open camp grounds. Felt safe for the young kids to run and ride their bikes, great view of the river and a helpful staff. Planning to stay here many more times!
Margaret J
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOCK A
We loved camping at Cheatham. They have clean restrooms and hot showers.
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. |
