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Lake Jackson is a shallow, flat bottom body of water known as the Disappearing Waters. It is located northwest of Tallahassee in the Red Hills Region. It covers over 4,700 acres and is 8 miles long. It is known as a premiere bass fishing lake.
There are seven landings around the lake. When the lake is dry it offers a great view of the lake bottom and the sink holes. During this time you can drive or walk on the lake bottom. The lands surrounding the lake are some of the state’s greatest historical resources.
There are also two parks around the lake. The J. Lee Vause County Park located off of Old Bainbridge Road offers picnic tables, restrooms, a boardwalk to view the lake, and a playground. The other park is the Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park located off of Crowder Road. This area was occupied by Native Americans eight centuries ago. This area is known as the Southern Ceremonial Complex with six temple mounds. The state park offers picnic tables, nature trails, and interpretive exhibits.
Recreational Activities: fishing, paddling
Fees: No
Directions from I-10:
Take exit 199 and go north on US 27. You can go approximately 1.5 miles and make a right on Crowder Road to access Crowder Landing, go approximately 2.5 miles and make a right at Faulk Drive to access Faulk Landing, go approximately 3.5 miles and make a right at Highway 27 Landing, or go approximately 4.5 miles take a right on Old Bainbridge Road and then take a right on Lake Drive to access Sunset Landing.
Take exit 199 and go south on US 27 for 300 yards and take a left on Lake Shore Drive. Take a left on Meginnis Arm Drive. Landing is at the end of the road.
Take exit 203 and go north on US 319. Take a left on Timberlane and a right on Meridian Road. Go approximately ¾ of a mile and turn on Rhoden Cove Road or go approximately 2 miles and turn left on Millers Landing Road. Landings are at the end of the roads.
Resources:
J. Lee Vause County Park
http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/parks/park_index.asp
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/lakejacksonmounds/default.cfm
Leon County Parks and Recreation: Landings
http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/parks/boatlandings.asp
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