Jackson Lake

About Jackson Lake

Located in Lee County

Jackson Lake is situated in Opelika, Alabama. It is in a central location for accessing big cities, but still living in a secluded area. Auburn is just 15 minutes away from Jackson Lake and 80 miles away is Montgomery and 40 miles away is Columbus Georgia.

Hospitals and Transportation

East Alabama Medical Center is less than 5 miles away from Jackson Lake and the Columbus Airport is less than 45 miles away.

On the Water

Jackson Lake is the perfect place to live if you love good fishing. Anglers often catch largemouth bass, blue catfish, striped bass, and smallmouth bass. This lake is also great for kayaking and canoeing.

Nearby

There are great activities to do around Jackson Lake. Locals love going out to eat at places like Twice Baked, Zazu Gastropub, and Cafe One Twenty. The top attraction is the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. This museum is located on Auburn’s campus and contains an auditorium and cafe that visitors enjoy. For those looking to hike, Chewacla State park encompasses 696 acres and even has a 26-acre lake. The trials here are great to explore. Columbus Georgia is a short drive from Jackson lake and offers a variety of things to do. The National Infantry Museum near Fort Benning showcases the history of the United States Army from the Revolutionary War to the conflict in the Middle East. It gives visitors a chance to see artifacts from all eras of American wartime history in its exhibits. Another great attraction is the Chattahoochee Riverwalk which runs 15 miles from Lake Oliver to the Infantry Museum. This tour includes geocaches and allows visitors to explore 31 challenges with collector game pieces. The Coca-Cola Space Science Center includes the WestRock Observatory which houses over 30 portable telescopes and a planetarium system all visitors will enjoy.

Experience

Jackson Lake is an incredible place with excitement to be found both on and off the water. Do not miss your chance to experience this great lake today.