Frank Jackson State Park
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| Frank Jackson State Park | |
|---|---|
  Frank Jackson State Park Location in Alabama | |
| Location | Opp, Alabama, United States |
| Coordinates | 31°19′07″N 86°16′10″W / 31.31861°N 86.26944°W[1] |
| Area | 2,050 acres (830 ha) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m)[1] |
| Established | 1970 |
| Administered by | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website  |
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.[2]
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.[3]