Lock A
Cheatham Lock and Dam
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.
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.
Need to Know
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.
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.
Two tents or one tent and one RV are permitted per campsite.
Lock A campground has reservable sites only. No walk-up sites.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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1798 CHEATHAM DAM ROAD ASHLAND CITY TN 37015-9805
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 615-792-3715
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 31, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop LOCK A , Type Rv Electric
- Site 24, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 05, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 44, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 22, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 21, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 04, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 26, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop LOCK A , Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 27, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop LOCK A , Type Standard Electric
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