Lock A

Cheatham Lock and Dam — lakeside, hiking

Location: ASHLAND CITY, TN, TN

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$28 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (431 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lock-a to be notified when sites open up.

Lock A offers activity-rich camping on the Cumberland River with friendly staff, clean facilities, and spacious sites. Google reviewers consistently praise the river views, hot water, and welcoming camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth snakes present in the area; also Eastern Musk Turtle, ring-necked snake, American Osprey, and American White Pelican.

Insider tips for Lock A: Call ahead if arriving late — staff holds sites until 2:00 pm checkout the day after arrival Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no water or sewer hookups

Skip Lock A if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric on select sites. You plan to camp November through April — seasonal closure. You require full hookups at most sites.

Best time to visit Lock A: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Right Bank Recreation Area (Ashland City, TN), Harpeth River Bridge Campground (Tn) (Ashland City, TN), Old Hickory Beach (OLD HICKORY, TN), Rockland Recreation Area (Hendersonville, TN).