Frank Jackson State Park Campground
Open year-round. Park hours are 6 AM to 7 PM daily. Reservations available up to one year in advance through reserve.alapark.com. Check-in 2 PM, check-out 11 AM.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 22 at 10:01PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi. **Tropical Storm Warnings have been canceled for our local area** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 200 miles west-southwest of Mobile AL - 29.4N 91.1W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement West or 260 degrees at 12 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ All warnings have ended for our local area. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: None. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: None. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - Coastal Alabama: - Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA - Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov - Northwest Florida: - Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready - Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency - Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
About
Frank Jackson State Park encompasses 2,050 acres around the scenic 1,000-acre Lake Jackson in Covington County, Alabama. The campground features 32 RV sites, all equipped with water, electric, sewer, and cable TV hookups. Three sites are designated ADA-accessible. A modern handicap-accessible bathhouse with showers serves the campground, and tent camping is permitted in RV sites at the regular rate. Eight primitive sites are also available near the bathhouse for those seeking a simpler experience. Lake Jackson provides excellent fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, and catfish, with an ADA-accessible fishing platform and boat launch ramps. The park features a grassy swimming beach, over three miles of walking trails, and a boardwalk leading to an island in the lake. A playground, picnic pavilions, and a gazebo with garden area round out the amenities. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance through the Alabama State Parks online system at reserve.alapark.com. Check-in is at 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM. The park operates daily from 6 AM to 7 PM.
Directions
Located at 100 Jerry Adams Drive, Opp, AL 36467 in Covington County. From US-331 in Opp, head east toward the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 150ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 150ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (334) 493-6988 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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