Visitors to Cheatham Lake come to enjoy its many recreational opportunities.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages wildlife management areas on
the lake. Riverfront park, operated by Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County,
is one of the many facilities available to the public.

Visitors to Cheatham Lake come to enjoy its many recreational opportunities.  The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages wildlife management areas on the lake.  Riverfront park, operated by Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, is one of the many facilities available to the public.

## Overview

The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Harpeth River Campground will have
campers wanting to return as often as possible. Harpeth River Bridge
Campground is located about 10 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a 30
minute drive to Nashville.

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, canoeing, and fishing. There is a large playground for the children
and horseshoe pits for the adults. A large pavillion will be great for big
family get togethers.

## Facilities

Weather you plan on using a tent or an RV, all sites have water and 50-amp
electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, new boat ramp,
large picnic shelter, playground, concreted sites and a dump station.

## Natural Features

Harpeth River Bridge Campground is located on the right bank of the Harpeth
River. The water wraps almost all the way around the campground so that every
site can be considered a water site. Beautiful old trees litter the area and
provide cool shade on even the hottest days.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area, Doziers
Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area. All the sights and sounds of Nashville, TN
are just a 30 minute drive away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Harpeth River Campground will have campers wanting to return as often as possible. Harpeth River Bridge Campground is located about 10 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a 30 minute drive to Nashville.</p>

<p>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. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including boating, canoeing, and fishing. There is a large playground for the children and horseshoe pits for the adults. A large pavillion will be great for big family get togethers. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Weather you plan on using a tent or an RV, all sites have water and 50-amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, new boat ramp, large picnic shelter, playground, concreted sites and a dump station. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Harpeth River Bridge Campground is located on the right bank of the Harpeth River. The water wraps almost all the way around the campground so that every site can be considered a water site. Beautiful old trees litter the area and provide cool shade on even the hottest days.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby attractions include Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area, Doziers Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area. All the sights and sounds of Nashville, TN are just a 30 minute drive away.

Harpeth River Bridge Campground Entrance

Harpeth River Bridge Campground

HARPETH RIVER BRIDGE CAMPGROUND (TN)

Harpeth River Bridge Camground

Harpeth River Bridge Campground (Tn)

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season including boating, swimming, canoeing and fishing.<br/><br/>
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. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<br/><br/>
A beach and additional playgrounds are available in the adjacent Cheatham Dam Right Bank Recreation Area. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Lock A

Cheatham Lake

Lock A- Volleyball Court

Lock A- Playground

LOCK A

## Overview

The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Right Bank Recreation Area will
have campers wanting to return as often as possible. Right Bank also known as
Cheatham Dam is located about 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a
30 minute drive to Nashville.

## Recreation

The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including
boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing. Camping is also available in the
adjacent Lock A Campground. There are several playgrounds for the children and
horseshoe pits for the adults. The area also provides numerous individual
picnic tables with grills, a designated swimming area with sand beach (no life
guard, swim at your own risk), two boat launching ramps, two volleyball
courts, a softball field, and three public restrooms. The large pavilions
offer a nice location for family get-togethers.

## Facilities

Within Right Bank Recreation Area there a four group shelters available for
advanced reservation -- Cottonwood, Beachside, Willey's and Red Bud.
Cottonwood shelter is smaller than the rest with four picnic tables. Willey's
offers seven picnic tables, and Sycamore Creek has eight picnic tables. The
largest shelters are Red Bud with 12 picnic tables and Beachside with 16
picnic tables. All of the shelters have multiple BBQs, parking to accommodate
the group, as well as water and garbage service. Red Bud and Willey's are the
only shelters with a fire pit and Willey's also has a fireplace. All visitors
to the park between Memorial Day and Labor Day will be charged a day use fee
of $5.00.  
  
Just down the road from Right Bank Recreation Area is another shelter known as
Sycamore Creek, which also accommodate groups.

## Natural Features

Right Bank Recreation Area is located on the right bank of the Cumberland
River, hence the name. The park follows the contour of the Cumberland River
(Cheatham Lake) for two miles. Beautiful old trees litter the area and provide
cool shade on even the hottest days.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include the Ashland City Bicentennial Trail, Riverbluff
Park, Lock A Campground, Harpeth River Bridge Campground, Cheatham Lake
Wildlife Management Area, Doziers Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area. All the
sights and sounds of Nashville, TN are just a 30 minute drive away.

## Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late
cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS
Reservation Policy.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Right Bank Recreation Area will have campers wanting to return as often as possible. Right Bank also known as Cheatham Dam is located about 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a 30 minute drive to Nashville.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing. Camping is also available in the adjacent Lock A Campground. There are several playgrounds for the children and horseshoe pits for the adults. The area also provides numerous individual picnic tables with grills, a designated swimming area with sand beach (no life guard, swim at your own risk), two boat launching ramps, two volleyball courts, a softball field, and three public restrooms. The large pavilions offer a nice location for family get-togethers. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Within Right Bank Recreation Area there a four group shelters available for advanced reservation -- Cottonwood, Beachside, Willey's and Red Bud. Cottonwood shelter is smaller than the rest with four picnic tables. Willey's offers seven picnic tables, and Sycamore Creek has eight picnic tables.  The largest shelters are Red Bud with 12 picnic tables and Beachside with 16 picnic tables. All of the shelters have multiple BBQs, parking to accommodate the group, as well as water and garbage service. Red Bud and Willey's are the only shelters with a fire pit and Willey's also has a fireplace. All visitors to the park between Memorial Day and Labor Day will be charged a day use fee of $5.00. <br/><br/>
Just down the road from Right Bank Recreation Area is another shelter known as Sycamore Creek, which also accommodate groups.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Right Bank Recreation Area is located on the right bank of the Cumberland River, hence the name. The park follows the contour of the Cumberland River (Cheatham Lake) for two miles. Beautiful old trees litter the area and provide cool shade on even the hottest days.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby attractions include the Ashland City Bicentennial Trail, Riverbluff Park, Lock A Campground, Harpeth River Bridge Campground, Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area, Doziers Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area. All the sights and sounds of Nashville, TN are just a 30 minute drive away.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

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Lock A

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