Lock A

1798 CHEATHAM DAM ROAD
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015-9805

Overview

The relaxing yet activity-rich Lock A Campground has something to offer everyone from horseshoe pits to volleyball courts and hiking opportunities, plus a plethora of lake activities as well.

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.

Recreation

The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season including boating, swimming, canoeing and fishing.

For hikers, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail is a rails-to-trails project, which runs 6.5 miles long and crosses Sycamore Creek on a historic abandoned railroad trestle.

Facilities

Both RV and tent sites have 50 amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat launch, playground, picnic shelter and swimming area.

A beach and additional playgrounds are available in the adjacent Cheatham Dam Right Bank Recreation Area.

Natural Features

Lock A is on the north bank of the lake, just upstream from Cheatham Lock and Dam along the Cumberland River in north-central Tennessee.

Nearby Attractions

The Pardue Pond and Dyson Ditch Wildlife Refuges are on the other side of Cheatham lake. Both are excellent places for bird watching and exploring.

Camp site features

Across 44 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 44 sites
Water hookups: all 44 sites
Pets allowed: all 44 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Jolene C

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Reviewed 10 days ago

We were only there one night, but the facilities were clean and in good shape! We were lucky to see a river boat cruise go by at night.

Stephen O

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great campground with wonderful campground hosts.

Bertha D

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Beautiful, staff was helpful.

Gerard M

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Very relaxing

Lisa P

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Reviewed 13 days ago

We had the most enjoyable stay! The park is beautiful. We watched barges float through the lock. The park attendant was absolutely kind & helpful. Some of the campers had decorated for Halloween which added to the awesomeness of the park!

Les C

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Sites are pretty close together but still nice. Bathrooms are very good but I wouldn't call them great. It was just a one night stop for us and it worked out fine. We'd stay there again.

Availability

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