Cheatham Lock and Dam

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Tennessee.

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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Harpeth River Bridge Campground (TN)
  • Lock A
  • Right Bank Recreation Area

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Located in the western Highland Rim and Central Basin Regions of Kentucky. From Nashville, 32 miles west on TN 12.

Additional Information

  • Harpeth Shoals Marina
  • Riverview Marina
  • Facebook
  • Cheatham Lock and Dam Map
  • Cheatham Lock and Dam Website
  • Cheatham Lock and Dam Photo Album

Photo Gallery

  • lake with trees

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