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| Small cypress tree on the north shore of the lake. |
Florala State Park is situated around Lake Jackson.The lake straddles the Florida-Alabama state line (Flor-Ala) in southern Covington County. The lake was named for Gen. Andrew Jackson, who supposedly camped at the lake with his soldiers in 1818.
The campground and surrounding lakeshore are lined with stately cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss.
We pulled the fifth wheel to Andalusia, Ala., then south on Highway 55 to Florala.
The campsites are shady with hard gravel pads and full amenities. Wifi isn't great, but cell service is good.
Bath houses are clean with two showers and laundry facilities (two front load washers and dryers).
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| Sunset across the lake. |
Likes:
- Sunsets
- Good breeze off the lake.
- Nice boardwalk and trail around lake for cyclists and walkers.
- Grocery, dollar store, fast food nearby.
Dislikes:
- Road noise.
- Rangers not as present as in most parks. Very nice people, but seem to be stretched thin.
- Gate not closed at night.
It was a great experience, though. My family looks forward to going back. I'd really like to camp here during the cooler months of the year. I'm sure the mix of campers would be completely different with fewer sunbathers/swimmers and more people there for the scenery, etc.
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| Looking west at our campsite |
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| Campsites 1 & 2 have an adjoining drive. Perfect for our family. We camped together. |
