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About Lock a
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Playground
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (487)
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A campground is well-maintained and offers beautiful river views, spacious sites, and friendly hosts, making it an enjoyable place for camping. Visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities, good connectivity, and access to water activities like kayaking. While the narrow and steep road to the campground and some dated bathroom facilities were mentioned as drawbacks, overall experiences were positive, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lock A campground is well-maintained and offers beautiful river views, spacious sites, and friendly hosts, making it an enjoyable place for camping. Visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities, good connectivity, and access to water activities like kayaking. While the narrow and steep road to the campground and some dated bathroom facilities were mentioned as drawbacks, overall experiences were positive, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
Lynne S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOCK A
Sites are very large and the campground is well maintained!
Terri M
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
Lock A had nice clean camping spots and bathhouses. We loved the trails and especially the road that extends from the end of the campground all the way beyond the dam. It’s perfect for bike riding. The river spots look amazing and we’re hoping to experience one of those next time. We’re planning to return there often.
Gary M
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LOCK A
The restrooms were much cleaner than in past years. Keep up the good work! The weather could have been nicer without the rain, but we had a great stay.
Nathan K
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LOCK A
The lady at the check-in building I think her name is Cheryl is always so nice to us. The grass is always cut neatly and the trash is removed from the cans frequently. This is our favorite place to camp, it is so relaxing there.
DENISE S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
Clean and quiet campground. The bathroom and shower facilities were clean. We especially loved the size of the campsite and the view! Everyone we met that worked there was very friendly.
Paul O
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: LOCK A
Was very clean n private, staff very friendly, reasonable rates, beautiful place along the river!!!
Donna P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: LOCK A
I love the peace and quiet and the beauty of nature while I am there.
John S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOCK A
Quiet, clean, staff very nice great place favorite place to camp
Jeff P
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOCK A
Staff was courteous and helpful. Bath house was always clean.
Ron & Kathy S
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LOCK A
Great campground, right on the Cumberland River. Campground was well maintained. Bathhouse is dated, but was clean and had plenty of hot water. Activities for children. Host was friendly and helpful. Trail leading to Ashland City was closed due to a damaged bridge. Sat on river bank and watched barge traffic and small boats.
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.
Elevation: 130 feet
11 mi drive to downtown Ashland City (about 18 min)
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: September 4, 2026
