Frank Jackson State Park, State park in Opp, Alabama, United States.
Frank Jackson State Park wraps around Lake Frank Jackson, a 1,037-acre impoundment of Lightwood Knot Creek, and forms the northwesternmost part of Opp, Alabama. The 2,050-acre park has 3 miles of easy walking trails, including a loop trail around an island reached by a boardwalk and bridge.
Frank Jackson State Park opened in 1970 as Lightwood Knot Creek State Park. It was renamed during the 1980s for Frank Jackson, a longtime legislator from Covington County. The park wraps around Lake Frank Jackson, a 1,037-acre impoundment of Lightwood Knot Creek.
The park's name honors Frank Jackson, a longtime Covington County legislator, since the 1980s. Fishing tournaments are held regularly on Lake Frank Jackson, where bass, bream and crappie are abundant. The lake is a 1,037-acre impoundment of Lightwood Knot Creek.
Visitors should wear sturdy shoes for the walking trails and bring water and snacks, especially on warmer days. Camping sites have varying amenities, so it helps to check ahead which options suit your planned stay.
A boardwalk and bridge cross to an island in Lake Frank Jackson, where a loop trail circles the island. The 3-mile trail system is rated easy, and the crossing gives walkers a close look at the 1,037-acre impoundment of Lightwood Knot Creek.
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