Frank Jackson State Park Campground

We stopped here for one night on our way from Alabama to Florida and were pleasantly surprised how much we liked this part of southern Alabama and how nice the park was. After a long days drive it was a perfect place to take our dog for a walk to stretch our legs and settle in to a great campsite. The lake adjacent to our campsite made for a beautiful backdrop for our evening campfire. 

Turns out this 2,050-acre park is a hot spot for anglers which cruise the 1,000-acre Lake Jackson looking for hungry fish. The ranger told us the lake is stocked bass, bream, crappie and catfish and holds numerous tournaments. We really liked the setting of the campground with many sites being directly on the lake. Our gravel site was a long back-in right on the water and perfectly level for our RV. The park recently added primitive tent sites which offer more privacy and a nice setting away from RVs. Our campsite was set under large trees and we had nice privacy on one side by the other side had a neighbor pretty close. Luckily for us when we were there the park was not crowded and the lack of campers made for a quiet setting.  (_Tip:_ Site #1 has a great view of the water and set off by itself and is probably the best in the park.) 

For a state park this differs from many in that it has lots of modern features. The 32 RV sites have electric, sewer, water and Wi-Fi and cable! You can even stay for a whole season, if you want. Prices vary widely depending on whether you want a primitive tent site, site on water, or off water. Additional fees of a reservation fee ($4), 3% resort fee, and 12% lodging tax are added to the cost and really add up.

Amenities include a large playground, swim beach, boat launch, laundry, and restrooms with showers. There are miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and a boardwalk that takes you over to trails on an island. You know you are in the south when the swim beach has a sign that says “Beware of alligators and snakes, Swim at your own risk.”

During our stay the park was hosting its annual “Scarecrows in the Park” function.  For this event, walking trails are lined with decorative scarecrows made by local individuals, businesses, organizations and school groups.  The scarecrows and scenes they depict are quite creative but some are a little creepy.

Overall, this is a good place to stay in southern Alabama if you are looking for a nice full hook-up site that is in a pretty setting. The price was on the high side because of all the added fees but it was the perfect location for us to stop on our route.

Lakeside camping in southern Alabama

We love this campground. It has level sites, full hookups, cable television, internet and most sites have a view of the water.

Walking trails, playground and clean facilities are all available.

Love this Campground!

Nice small camp ground only about 25 sites most are directly on the lake....  full hook ups and has a bathhouse and a laundry room. There’s a playground close by and some walking trails....we enjoy it and will go back.

Hidden Oasis 

This was one of the better parks on this trip. Most sites are on the water and with great views of the lake. We chose #2 which was great. Site 1 was a good ways away, behind us so to speak, and to our door side was a good expanse of trees &amp; brush. Site #3 was barely visible. There are about 8 sites on the hill away from the water, close together and seem nice for the largest of rigs. Our tablet &amp; phones both showed available park wifi but it was very intermittent and not reliable. We used ATT &amp; Verizon which both worked fine. Easy drive on good roads. Would definetly return.

Great find

Very clean, quiet campground. The campsites were a little less private than we prefer, but if that’s not an issue for you, this is probably a great spot. Campsites #1 and #2 seemed to be the most secluded. Lovely little nature trail and a playground for the kids. Beautiful lake view right off our campsite. 

Nice campsite

Spent a wonderful few days here with the wife and kids (which are canine, btw). Well kept grounds, superb staff and a lot to do in the great outdoors. Several campsites on the lakefront with great views. And there's an island full of armadillos. 

Franktastic!

It's a decent place. The staff was super nice! Very accommodating! For the price, almost $50 a night, it could have been allot better. The campground is decent, but the portion between the campground and lake needs a serious cutting! Kinda ruined it for us cause that! The wifi was OK, when it rained, it didn't exist. The bathrooms were decent, not nice, wasn't dirty but decent. I really think if the property were better maintained it'd been a better experience! No pool, there is a swimming area but it's a ways away! 

Okay

Just spent one night but the lake and the walks and the boardwalks are beautiful. Staff was very kind and helpful, gave us a great site ( he could tell we were from far away). Other campers were very friendly, alligators not around. We loved it, and so did our dog!


Woodsy Private Lakefront

Most sites are located on the lake and have short stairs down the lake. The sites have spaced out trees perfect for hammocks. The sun sets right over the lake. Each campsite was level which makes it easy to setup. Just beautiful! There is a small island with trails that you can walk to. We put up hammocks and the kids took a nice nap right next to the lake. Great time 

Lake View 

Beautiful, well kept park, shaded sites. Caught a awesome bass! 