Lock A
Open seasonally from early April through late October. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2:00 PM; staff will hold sites until 2:00 PM the day after arrival, but late arrivals should call ahead.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with locally torrential downpours will develop across Middle Tennessee this evening producing rainfall totals greater than 2 inches which could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:42AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Lock A Campground is a well-equipped US Army Corps of Engineers facility on the north bank of Cheatham Lake in north-central Tennessee. The campground offers 45 spacious sites, all with 50 amp electric hookups, paved parking pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Seven sites are designated tent-only while the remaining accommodate RVs up to 50 feet. The campground operates on a reservation-only basis through Recreation.gov with no walk-up availability. Facilities include modern restrooms with hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. Recreation options abound with a boat launch, courtesy floats, swimming area, playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. The temperate Tennessee climate allows for boating, swimming, canoeing, and fishing throughout the lengthy recreation season. For hikers, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail is a 6.5-mile rails-to-trails route that crosses Sycamore Creek on a historic abandoned railroad trestle. The Pardue Pond and Dyson Ditch Wildlife Refuges on the opposite side of Cheatham Lake offer excellent bird watching and nature exploration.
Directions
From Ashland City, Tennessee, take US 12 west eight miles to Cheap Hill. Turn left on Cheatham Dam Road and travel west four miles. Turn left into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (615) 792-3715 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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