Lock A, near Ashland City, Tennessee, is a solid choice for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors along the Cumberland River. With spacious, level sites that come with water and electric hookups, it’s a comfortable spot for both RVs and tents.

Visitors often rave about the well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and a convenient dump station. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, with one reviewer noting, “The nicest tent site we have ever camped on,” thanks to its unique location on a peninsula surrounded by water.

For those who enjoy fishing or simply watching the river traffic, the campground offers great views and easy access to the water. The nearby boat ramp makes it easy to launch your boat, and the scenic Bicentennial Trail is perfect for hiking and exploring. Families will find plenty of space for kids to play, with a playground and room to roam.

While some amenities are limited, the friendly vibe and beautiful surroundings make Lock A a favorite among campers. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a longer stay, you’ll find a welcoming spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

## 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.

Lock A

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Had a wonderful time at this camp site the Lake is lovely, a beautiful place to go camping at

Wagontrain Lake

**Lock A Campground** has an awesome backdrop! Long and shallow half the sites are on the water most are shaded. The layout is close and open, you will see a lot of your neighbor.

The showerhouse, pavilion and basketball court are up behind the campground at the base of the hills. There is an unfinished bike trail that connects to the Ashland City Rails to Trails in the same area.

In the day use area there is a playground, pavilion and beach area plus plenty of picnic tables along the 1/2 mile plus area with a farmland and cliff style hills back drop.

Ahhh the landscape.....

Lock A is a very basic campground. There are not many sites so it isn’t crowded. There is a walking trail, swim area, and Cheatham dam is close by. There are a few play grounds on the property. Do not come here if you want to do anything outside of camping. 

Just a campground 

We frequent this campground because it is close to home. Mostly suitable for RV camping with a few tent sites. All campsites have a fire ring, grill, and a trash can. 1/2 of the sites are direct waterfront, but the other half is close enough to benefit from the cool breezes of the Cumberland River. Fun to watch the river barges go by and fish. One boat ramp directly in the campground. A sandy beach area in the area, but there is no way I would go in that nasty river! The mature trees offer shaded canopy, but high enough your camper will more than likely not get snagged. There are pecans and walnut trees so be sure to wash your canopy when you get home to prevent stains. They do allow dogs, which is not a plus for me. People are allowing their dogs to become a barking nuisance. Large sandy children's playground. Adequate bathhouse. Extra parking for boats and jet skis. Well lit at night. The hosts are there but not overly friendly or intrusive. The county sheriff drives through twice a day. Corp of Engineer area so supposedly no drinking but most people do with no problem. Deer, Blue Herons, and Squirrels are abundant. Book at recreation.gov. Books fast in the fall.

CCA campground. Spacious, mature trees, and cool waterfront breezes

We loved our site 32 which was fully shaded all day long which was great in August given the heat and humidity. We hiked the Bicentennial Trail (13.3 miles long from start to finish) which was also shaded and with geocaches. We went with our 2 dogs and 2 kids. The boys loved the playground and the dogs appreciated the cool breeze and shade of our site. We were close to the boat ramp which made access to the water easy. There is a nearby lock and dam with another playground in walking distance. We had a fire ring, a wooden picnic table, a concrete picnic table and chairs as well as a grill. Folks were quiet and friendly. I would highly recommend it and would visit again.

Quiet Peaceful Campground by Cheatam Lake & Dam

Lock A is one of our most favorite places to camp!!  Clean, level with water and electric hookups.  Lots of places to walk/hike with our dogs; we especially love watching the barges moving along the Cumberland River.  We come back any time we can.

LOVE Lock A!!

Had a great time. Wish we could have stayed longer 

Great location 

Nice campground. Would give it five stars if it had sewer hookups. 

Large sites with nice river views

Lock A campground located near Ashland City,TN on the Cumberland River. It’s located a little bit upriver from the Cheatham lock and dam. We were just a little bit off of the river in site 36. The electricity was 50/30 and the power pole looked new. The site was within a quarter inch of level and was a concrete pad. Each site had its own trash can that were emptied frequently. It’s pretty cool watching the big barges move up and down the river during the day, but at night it’s a little loud. Make sure you have good brakes because the road coming into the campground is a little steep!

Great little COE Campground

Stayed one night as we were passing through. Great stop on the river. Sites are huge and generously spaced. Level for bike riding. Will come back!


Great site

The nicest tent site we
have ever camped on. Sits on a peninsula with
the Cumberland River on one side and a small
cove on the other. Great for fishing for those who
can catch fish (no luck for me). Campground was
well maintained. Bath and shower facilities were
clean.
We would have given it 5 Stars had it not been
for these god awful sounds outside of the tent
waking us up at 2:00AM every morning (no fault
of the campground). I asked the host Cheryl
(great host) what made the sounds and she said
it was frogs. I've been camping, fishing and frog
gigging for over 50 years, and have never heard
any frogs that sound like these.
All in all, it was a GREAT campground! In fact, We
liked it so much we we booked it again in June
and July. We're hoping our new froggie friends
that kept waking us up will be gone. If not, we're
bringing ear plugs!

Roll’n On The River 

While the facilities are limited, we enjoyed being here. We were in site 25 with the river right behind us. 50A power and water, dump on the way out. Concrete pad, level, picnic table, fire ring and a trash can at every site. The road in is small and winding, nighttime driving is difficult. Senior pass got us in for just $12 a night. Boat ramp close by. Would certainly stay here again.

Great place to camp for $

Senior Pass $12/night. Wide, level campsite on the water. Very nice and well kept. Great Starlink access.

“Best Value”

Loved our camping experience by the water. Friendly staff and beautiful scenery. Bring the fishing poles!

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