Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-256349
When Right Bank Recreation Area reopens
Right Bank Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 220 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 194 open for online reservation · 26 reserved.
Where the open windows are
11.8% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 194 of 220 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online11.8%
Open reservation dates194 / 220
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 220
Weekday openings96
Weekend openings57
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 96 fall on weekdays and 57 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 153 open reservation dates on mapped day-use units; 194 reservation dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 145 of 155 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 4 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Cottonwood | 42 |
| Beachside | 38 |
| Red Bud | 37 |
| Willey's | 36 |
The 4 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
153 available reservation dates across 4 day-use units at Right Bank Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 4 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood | 42 | 35 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +30 more |
| Beachside | 38 | 14 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +26 more |
| Red Bud | 37 | 20 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +25 more |
| Willey's | 36 | 19 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +24 more |
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 Memorial Day and Labor Day will be charged a day use fee of $5.00.
Just down the road from Right Bank Recreation Area is another shelter known as Sycamore Creek, which also accommodate groups.
Natural Features
Right Bank Recreation Area is located on the right bank of the Cumberland River, hence the name. The park follows the contour of the Cumberland River (Cheatham Lake) for two miles. Beautiful old trees litter the area and provide cool shade on even the hottest days.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include the Ashland City Bicentennial Trail, Riverbluff Park, Lock A Campground, Harpeth River Bridge Campground, Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area, Doziers Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area. All the sights and sounds of Nashville, TN are just a 30 minute drive away.
5 monitored unitsDay useWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
Right Bank Recreation Area is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, Tenn. To reach the area, take Cheatham Dam Road off State Route 12 in the Cheap Hill Community. Right Bank Recreation Area is on the right bank of the lake, just upstream from Cheatham Lock and Dam.
1798 Cheatham Dam Rd, Ashland City, TN 37015615-792-5697
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-256349 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Right Bank Recreation Area?
Reservations for Right Bank Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 194 of 220 tracked reservation dates are open (88.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Right Bank Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Right Bank Recreation Area in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Right Bank Recreation Area?
October 2026, with 145 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 155.
When is the next open date at Right Bank Recreation Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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