| Frank Jackson State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Alabama | |
| Location | Opp, Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Coordinates | 31°18′51″N 86°16′20″W / 31.31417°N 86.27222°W |
| Area | 2,050 acres (8.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Designation | Alabama state park |
| Established | 1970 |
| Administrator | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Website | Frank Jackson State Park |
Frank Jackson State Park is a public recreation area that wraps around Lake Frank Jackson and forms the northwesternmost portion of the city of Opp, Alabama. The 2,050-acre (830 ha) state park offers facilities for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping.[1]
History[edit]
The park opened as Lightwood Knot Creek State Park in 1970. It has borne the name of longtime Covington County legislator Frank Jackson since the 1980s.[2]
Activities and amenities[edit]
Fishing tournaments are regularly held on Lake Frank Jackson, a 1,037-acre (420 ha) impoundment of Lightwood Knot Creek. Bass, bream and crappie are abundant.[3] The park has 3 miles (4.8 km) of easy walking trails that include a loop trail around an island in the lake that is accessed from a boardwalk/bridge.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Frank Jackson State Park". Alabama State Parks. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Thomas V. Ress (March 7, 2019). "Frank Jackson State Park". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Alabama Humanities Foundation. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Fishing". Frank Jackson State Park. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Trails". Frank Jackson State Park. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Frank Jackson State Park Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources