Right Bank Recreation Area
Right Bank Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.31639, -87.19622
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 615-792-5697
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Right Bank Recreation Area
Overview The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Right Bank Recreation Area will have campers wanting to return as often as possible. Right Bank also known as Cheatham Dam is located about 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a 30 minute drive to Nashville. Recreation The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing. Camping is also available in the adjacent Lock A Campground. There are several playgrounds for the children and horseshoe pits for the adults. The area also provides numerous individual picnic tables with grills, a designated swimming area with sand beach (no life guard, swim at your own risk), two boat launching ramps, two volleyball courts, a softball field, and three public restrooms. The large pavilions offer a nice location for family get-togethers. Facilities Within Right Bank Recreation Area there a four group shelters available for advanced reservation -- Cottonwood, Beachside, Willey's and Red Bud. Cottonwood shelter is smaller than the rest with four picnic tables. Willey's offers seven picnic tables, and Sycamore Creek has eight picnic tables. The largest shelters are Red Bud with 12 picnic tables and Beachside with 16 picnic tables. All of the shelters have multiple BBQs, parking to accommodate the group, as well as water and garbage service. Red Bud and Willey's are the only shelters with a fire pit and Willey's also has a fireplace. All visitors to the park between Me
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock A | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Harpeth River Bridge Campground (Tn) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Wildcat Shelter | Private campground | 15 mi | — | — |
| Woodland Shelter | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Camping Municipal | Private campground | 19 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #17 | Overnight parking | 20 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.