Situated on the shores of 1,000-acre Lake Jackson in south Alabama, Frank Jackson State Park Campground occupies 2,050 acres just outside Opp. The facility accommodates RVs up to 80 feet with full hookups across 32 sites, most positioned directly on the waterfront.
Most campsites sit along the lake's edge with gravel pads and level terrain. L&A C. found their waterfront site included "FHU, level gravel, waterfront site with picnic table, fire ring, and grill." Sites 1 and 2 receive frequent mentions for privacy, while sites on the hill away from water accommodate larger rigs. Trees between sites provide some separation, though campers note spacing varies throughout the campground.
The lake draws anglers targeting stocked bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A boat ramp provides water access, while hiking trails wind through the woods and connect to a boardwalk leading to an island. The swim beach carries posted warnings about alligators and snakes. A playground sits across from the trail system, and laundry facilities include washers, dryers and folding tables.
WiFi coverage proves intermittent, particularly during rain, though AT&T and Verizon cellular service works reliably. The park adds a 3% resort fee, $4 reservation fee, and 12% lodging tax to base rates. Nancy W. noted "the lake adjacent to our campsite made for a beautiful backdrop for our evening campfire." Clean restrooms with showers sit across from waterfront sites.
For additional options in the area, see camping spots around Opp. Reserve waterfront sites well ahead, especially sites 1, 2, 5, and 15 which offer the best lake access and privacy.
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Location
Public CampgroundFrank Jackson State Park Campground is located in Alabama
Directions
From town: Go 4 mi N on US 331.
Address
100 Jerry Adams Dr
Opp, AL 36467
Coordinates
31.34600074 N
86.281 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Crestview, FL
- 1 hr 3 min from Dothan, AL
- 1 hr 26 min from Montgomery, AL
- 1 hr 44 min from Pensacola, FL






























