Right Bank Recreation Area
Cheatham Lock and Dam — lakeside, fishing
Location: Ashland City, TN, TN
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.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.
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, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Right Bank Recreation Area offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere with well-maintained grounds, a clean beach area, playground, and excellent recreation options including boating, fishing, and swimming. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities and peaceful environment across 4.9/5 stars from 16 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth (venomous snake) documented in the area. Also present: American Osprey, Hairy Woodpecker, American White Pelican, Kentucky Warbler, Eastern Musk Turtle, ring-necked snake, and Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo.
Insider tips for Right Bank Recreation Area: Book early — it's a popular federal campground Located 11 miles northwest of Ashland City on Cheatham Dam Road off State Route 12; only 30 minutes to Nashville Adjacent Lock A Campground offers additional camping options if Right Bank is full
Skip Right Bank Recreation Area if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal closure. Only 5 tent sites available — very limited capacity.
Best time to visit Right Bank Recreation Area: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Only season campground operates; temperate climate supports boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.
Nearby campgrounds: Lock A (ASHLAND CITY, TN), Harpeth River Bridge Campground (Tn) (Ashland City, TN), Old Hickory Beach (OLD HICKORY, TN), Rockland Recreation Area (Hendersonville, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Right Bank Recreation Area
Cell signal at Right Bank Recreation Area (Ashland City, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a popular federal campground
Located 11 miles northwest of Ashland City on Cheatham Dam Road off State Route 12; only 30 minutes to Nashville
Adjacent Lock A Campground offers additional camping options if Right Bank is full
Only season campground operates; temperate climate supports boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Right Bank Recreation Area is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, Tenn. To reach the area, take Cheatham Dam Road off State Route 12 in the Cheap Hill Community. Right Bank Recreation Area is on the right bank of the lake, just upstream from Cheatham Lock and Dam.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cheatham Lock and Dam fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cheatham Lock and Dam before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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