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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

LOCK A (TN), TN

Description

Lock A Campground is located very close to the lock and dam on Cheatham Lake on the Cumberland River System, and is surrounded by environmentally important wetlands, and wildlife management areas. Boating, swimming, and fishing are just a few of the many activities offered at Lock A. The campground offers 45 sites with hook up, 7 sites are tent only. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat launch, interpretive trail, playground, a shelter, and swimming area. No horses allowed. All pets must be on a 6 ft leash. No tents allowed on grass except where specified. Electricity on all sites have been upgraded from 30amps to 50amps. all electrical hook-ups have been modified to provide 50amp service.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Fishing
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Basketball
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Laundry
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Tennis Courts
  • Volleyball
  • Water Skiing

Alerts and Important Information

No ATV's or ORV's allowed. CAUTION: Falling branches are one of the natural hazards of Cheatham Lake's Campground and the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers assumes no liability cause thereby. *Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. 2 night minimum weekend stay. 3 night minimum holiday stay.* the campground opens April 1, 2009 and closes October 30, 2009. However, Reservations may only be accepted between April 1, 2009- September 8, 2009. Campers may continue to camp after September 8th without a reservation.

Getting There:

Lock A (TN)
1798 CHEATHAM DAM ROAD
Ashland City TN 37015-9805

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.31583, -87.18694

From Ashland City, TN, take US 12 8 miles west to Cheap Hill. Turn left on Cheatham Dam Road travelling west 4 miles. Turn left into the campground.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (615)792-3715