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
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.
Danny A
VerifiedNovember 25, 2019 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LOCK A
Great campground, sites are level concrete slabs. River is close by with great views. The only drawback is getting to the campsite, crooked roads and a big hill just before you get there. But would recommend going it's worth the trip.
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 3, 2026
