Lock A
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ASHLAND CITY · Tennessee · Cheatham Lock and Dam
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Cheatham Lock and Dam |
| Location | ASHLAND CITY · Tennessee · Cheatham Lock and Dam · 36.31583, -87.18694 · Map |
| Sites | 44 public sites counted from the federal listing — 37 standard electric; 7 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 45 of 44 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 45 of 44 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 44 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 44 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 32 sites · 30 ft: 28 sites · 35 ft: 21 sites · 40 ft: 16 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 45 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 615-792-3715 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Ashland City TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHarpeth River Bridge Campground (Tn)
3 mi straight-line · Ashland City TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOld Hickory Beach
29 mi straight-line · OLD HICKORY TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRockland Recreation Area
30 mi straight-line · Hendersonville TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersShutes Branch
35 mi straight-line · OLD HICKORY Tennessee
Trip Card — Lock A
ASHLAND CITY · Tennessee · Cheatham Lock and Dam
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ASHLAND CITY · Tennessee · Cheatham Lock and Dam |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 45 |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 44 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232627 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.