Jackson Lake Island

Jackson Lake Island We are open everyday from sunrise until sunset. Just come to our gate and if there is not an attendant on duty, follow the posted instructions for entry.
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We're home to the "Town of Spectre" movie set from Tim Burton's classic "Big Fish"
You can fish from the bank, picnic, kayak, visit the goats roaming the island, or launch your boat with access to the Alabama River. You can pay with cash or there is a QR code posted for online payment. The cost for the entire day is $5.00 each for those over the age of 10. Children 10 yrs and under are $3 and 2 ye

ars and under are free. Primitive camping is $15.00 per person per night and $5 for children 10 yrs old and under. Little ones 2 yrs and under are free. No reservations needed for primitive camping but all campers must arrive and set up before dark. We are not a campground but we have a limited number of RV sites with hookups which are first come first served. You can call 334-430-7963 for availability. If a RV site is not available, you may dry camp on the island. Hope to see you soon! See less

We are OPEN!
03/14/2024

We are OPEN!

The heavy rain has caused the river to rise and our causeway to the island to go under water.  We will be closed for a d...
03/09/2024

The heavy rain has caused the river to rise and our causeway to the island to go under water. We will be closed for a day or so and will post here when we can open.

We are OPEN.  We still have partial road flooding on the island but the causeway over is dry.
02/17/2024

We are OPEN. We still have partial road flooding on the island but the causeway over is dry.

02/12/2024

Here we go again! From all the rain, our causeway to the island just went underwater. We will be closed until the water recedes.

WE ARE OPEN  The water is high and the island is wet but we are able to get there.   Come on out!
01/28/2024

WE ARE OPEN The water is high and the island is wet but we are able to get there. Come on out!

The heavy rains have caused our causeway to flood cutting off access to the island.  We hope to be able to reopen very s...
01/26/2024

The heavy rains have caused our causeway to flood cutting off access to the island. We hope to be able to reopen very soon and will keep you posted here.

We are opening back up this morning! It's going to be a beautiful Saturday.
01/13/2024

We are opening back up this morning! It's going to be a beautiful Saturday.

All the rain has us closed for a couple of days due to flooding. Stay safe and warm!
01/10/2024

All the rain has us closed for a couple of days due to flooding. Stay safe and warm!

WE ARE OPEN ! It's the morning after losing one of our houses in Spectre to fire and we have had inquiries to see if we ...
07/03/2023

WE ARE OPEN ! It's the morning after losing one of our houses in Spectre to fire and we have had inquiries to see if we are open. The remainder of the town is fine and we will be open every day as usual.

05/29/2023

Great news! Midnight, the baby goat has been returned. Tonight a car drove onto the island
and minutes later Midnight walked up to people sitting outside of their RV. We are grateful to all who helped search and to the person who returned her. Thank you all for your support and community outreach which we believe led to her being returned.

Help!  It has happened once again.  This precious baby goat, which is one of the quadruplets born a couple of weeks ago ...
05/28/2023

Help! It has happened once again. This precious baby goat, which is one of the quadruplets born a couple of weeks ago is missing. After an extensive search of the entire island, we are concerned that she may have been taken. She is too young to be away and we ask for anyone who knows anything about her disappearance to reach out to us.

We have had a first!  This beautiful momma goat gave birth to quadruplets.  They are all doing well.
05/07/2023

We have had a first! This beautiful momma goat gave birth to quadruplets. They are all doing well.

04/30/2023

Enjoying a beautiful moon over Jackson Lake Island!!

04/30/2023

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The crappie are biting this morning at Jackson Lake Island.  Way to go Steven Hendrieth!
04/22/2023

The crappie are biting this morning at Jackson Lake Island. Way to go Steven Hendrieth!

WE ARE OPEN!
03/31/2023

WE ARE OPEN!

The heavy rain and water flowing down river from north Alabama has flooded our causeway to the island and we are closed....
03/27/2023

The heavy rain and water flowing down river from north Alabama has flooded our causeway to the island and we are closed. We will post here once we have access by road to the island and can reopen. We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/21/2023

WE ARE OPEN! The causeway to the island is no longer underwater. There are roads on the island with partial flooding but we are drying out! Come say hello to the new baby goats!

Update:. The water came up quickly and the road is fully underwater.  The only way to the island is by boat and it will ...
02/18/2023

Update:. The water came up quickly and the road is fully underwater. The only way to the island is by boat and it will be a couple of days, at least, before the road is out. The goats are being fed and are fine. We will update as soon as we can open. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience.

The Alabama River is rising and our road to the island is under water. We will be closed until we have access again. As ...
02/17/2023

The Alabama River is rising and our road to the island is under water. We will be closed until we have access again. As soon as we can open, we will post here. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are open!  There are some back roads on the island still under water so be careful if you visit.  It's a beautiful da...
01/07/2023

We are open! There are some back roads on the island still under water so be careful if you visit. It's a beautiful day at Jackson Lake Island.

We have temporarily lost access to the island due to flooding of the Alabama River. Until the water recedes, we will be ...
01/05/2023

We have temporarily lost access to the island due to flooding of the Alabama River. Until the water recedes, we will be closed for any activity other than kayaking or fishing from the bank and will post here as soon as the road opens. We apologize for any inconvenience.

OUR FORMER WEATHERMAN, on News Nation tonight. Eric Snitil
12/25/2022

OUR FORMER WEATHERMAN, on News Nation tonight. Eric Snitil

For my Alabama friends, getting to do a little national news covering the cold tonight for NewsNation. Made me smile to chat briefly about my old stomping grounds in Bama!

11/21/2022

Feeding time!

Babies, babies, everywhere babies!
11/19/2022

Babies, babies, everywhere babies!

10/23/2022
04/24/2022

This is a Hollywood set for Tim Burton's movie Big Fish. Most of the set is still standing on Jackson Lake Island

The crappie are sure biting at Jackson Lake Island.  Great catch Steven Hendrieth!
04/15/2022

The crappie are sure biting at Jackson Lake Island. Great catch Steven Hendrieth!

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We're home to the "town of Spectre" movie set from Tim Burton's classic "Big Fish"! Looking for a peaceful place to fish or picnic? Need a natural photography backdrop? Do you enjoy overnight camping in a serene location? Planning a big event and need to find the perfect venue? This relaxing paradise could be the perfect place for you! There is a ramp to launch your boat and it is also a beautiful place to kayak or canoe. You will find peaceful waters and also access to the Alabama River. Jackson Lake Island has everything you and your family need for some exciting outdoor activities. The cost for the entire day is $3.00 per person. Children 2 years old and under are free Camping overnight is $10.00 per person per night and $5.00 for children 10 years old and younger. Most of the time, we have a camera-monitored honor system for entry so bring the correct change. You will see instructions posted at the gate. We are open from daybreak until sunset. On busy days, the gate might be attended. We hope you will come and enjoy a day on the island.