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Lock a

Its 44 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Lock a is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Cheatham, Tennessee.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Cheatham, Tennessee

Aerial view of the John Rankin Lock and Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The lock is located approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) north of Fulton, Itawamba Co
Aerial view of the John Rankin Lock and Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The lock is located approximately 6 miles (9.6 km) north of Fulton, Itawamba Co. Photo: Adrien Lamarre, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
40 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
44
Tent sites
7
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
40 ft
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

44 sites; 44 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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02 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 02
03 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 03
04 LOCK A Standard electric 20 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 04
05 LOCK A Standard electric 36 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 05
06 LOCK A Standard electric 20 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 06
07 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 07
08 LOCK A Standard electric 36 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 08
09 LOCK A Standard electric 28 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 09
10 LOCK A Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 10
11 LOCK A Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 11
12 LOCK A Standard electric 28 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 12
13 LOCK A Standard electric 24 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book site 13
14 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 14
15 LOCK A Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 15
16 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 16
17 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 17
18 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 18
19 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 19
20 LOCK A Standard electric 34 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 20
21 LOCK A Standard electric 30 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 21
22 LOCK A Standard electric 25 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 22
23 LOCK A Standard electric 24 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 23
24 LOCK A Standard electric 26 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 24
25 LOCK A Standard electric 38 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 25
26 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 26
27 LOCK A Standard electric 36 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 27
28 LOCK A Standard electric 38 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 28
29 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 29
30 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 30
31 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 31
32 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 32
33 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 33
34 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 34
35 LOCK A Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 35
36 LOCK A Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 36
37 LOCK A Standard electric 22 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 37
38 LOCK A Standard electric 18 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book site 38
39 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Yes Book site 39
40 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Yes Book site 40
41 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Yes Book site 41
42 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Yes Book site 42
43 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Not on record Book site 43
44 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Not on record Book site 44
45 LOCK A Tent only electric Not on record Not on record 50 amp No Yes Book site 45

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
390 ft

36.3158, -87.1869 in Cheatham. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lock a?

Sites at Lock a are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232627).

How many campsites does Lock a have?

Lock a has 44 campsites, including 7 tent sites.

Does Lock a have RV hookups?

Some sites at Lock a have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Lock a?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Lock a; 37 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Are dogs allowed at Lock a?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lock a.

Who manages Lock a?

Lock a is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Lock a

Right Bank Recreation Area Cheatham · Army Corps of Engineers · Reservable
Sites
Not on record
Season
04-01 to 10-31
Fee
Site: $25–$50 per night
 Harpeth River Bridge Campground Cheatham · Army Corps of Engineers · Reservable
Sites
14
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Cheatham and campgrounds in Cheatham.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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