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Opp,
Alabama is located in Covington County on state highway 331, the most
traveled route to the beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast. Chances are
if you've ever been to the beach, you've been to Opp.
Opp has a lot to offer for residents and visitors alike. Below are
just a few attractions available.
Frank Jackson State Park
The Frank Jackson State Park is located just north of town and offers
fishing, camping, hiking, and water sports. This 2,050-acre park is
proud to serve as your premier fishing destination with its 1,000-acre
stream-fed lake. As the primary park attraction, Lake Jackson, in
addition to providing outstanding fishing and swimming opportunities,
also features shoreline picnic areas. Lakefront camping sites with
cable TV hookups and a nice
modern bathhouse make it a great camping destination. There's a natural
island, with a boardwalk and walking path, for the explorer in you.
Day Use Area - Hours of Operation are from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Entrance Fee:
Adults 12 and over: $1.00
Children 6 to 11 years of age: $.50
Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older: $.50
Picnic Pavilion Rental: $35.00/day
Frank Jackson State Park
100 Jerry Adams Dr.
Opp, AL 36467
334-493-6988
334-493-2478 (fax)
Email: fjackson@oppcatv.com
Click here for the State Park Website
| The Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo |
Once
a year the population of Opp, Alabama increases dramatically when
people from all over the south come to Opp for the Opp Rattlesnake
Rodeo. This past years' Rodeo drew an estimated 20,000 people to the
festival.
The festival includes rattlesnake demonstrations, a songwriter competition,
arts, crafts, and all kinds of food including fried rattlesnake. The
festival also has big name musical acts on Friday and Saturday. The
2005 festival had Blake Shelton and Sugarland to the delight of the
record crowd. The Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo is held the first full weekend
in April. Click here
to visit the Opp
Rattlesnake Rodeo website
Opp Fest
Last Saturday in October
Puckett Blueberry Farm
May through mid July
Helpful numbers for residents and guests
City of Opp Senior Center
500 Brantley Street, Opp, AL 36467
Phone: (334) 493-2122
Libraries
Opp Public Library
1604 North Main Street, Opp, AL 36467
Phone: (334) 493-6423
Cross Trails Regional Library
1604 North Main Street, Opp, AL 36467
Phone: (334) 493-9526
Opp Cablevision
North Main, Opp, AL 36467
Phone: (334) 493-4571
Radio Stations FM
WAMI-FM (102.3 FM; OPP, AL;
WJIF (91.9 FM; OPP, AL
Radio Stations AM
WOPP (1290 AM; 3 kW; OPP, AL; Owner: E. & R BROADCASTING, INC.)
WAMI (860 AM; 1 kW; OPP, AL
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