Covington district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Opp

Opp is a town in Covington district, Alabama, United States, home to about 6,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Frank Jackson State Park (5 km), Conecuh National Forest (15 km) and Geneva State Forest (22 km).

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Opp, Alabama
Opp, Covington district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Opp at a glance

Location
Covington district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 6,658
Coordinates
31.2827° N, 86.2555° W
Places within 50 km
100 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Opp

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Opp

107 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Opp. The closest is Mallory Lake Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Opp

87 churches within 100 km of Opp. The closest is Brooklyn Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Opp

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Opp. The closest is Elba (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Opp

12 museums within 100 km of Opp. The closest is Three Notch Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Opp

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Opp. The closest is Buffalo Hill (35 km); the best-known is Britton Hill (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Opp

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Opp. The closest is Conecuh National Forest (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Opp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Opp
  2. 5 km Frank Jackson State Park · park, Covington
  3. 24 km Three Notch Museum · museum, Covington
  4. 20 km Conecuh National Forest · nature spot, Covington
  5. 21 km Geneva State Forest · nature spot, Covington
  6. 19 km Mallory Lake Dam · dam, Coffee
  7. 8 km Back to Opp

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How to reach Opp

    All places near Opp by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Opp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55107Mallory Lake Dam (8 km)
    Churches1987Brooklyn Baptist Church (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1242Elba (22 km)
    Museums312Three Notch Museum (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Buffalo Hill (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Conecuh National Forest (15 km)
    Parks15Frank Jackson State Park (5 km)
    Waterfalls12River Falls Baptist Church (35 km)
    Beaches & coast01Emerald Lake Park (100 km)
    Caves01Vortex Spring (80 km)
    Other attractions01WTBF-AM (Troy) (86 km)

    Opp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Opp?

    Frank Jackson State Park (park, about 5 km), Conecuh National Forest (nature spot, about 15 km), Geneva State Forest (nature spot, about 22 km), Three Notch Museum (museum, about 27 km), Mallory Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Jerry Adams Dam (dam, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Opp?

    100 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Opp?

    Mallory Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Jerry Adams Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Opp?

    Brooklyn Baptist Church, about 11 km by road; Cedar Grove Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Opp?

    Elba, about 22 km by road; Springdale Estate (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Opp?

    Start in Opp, visit Frank Jackson State Park, then Three Notch Museum, then Conecuh National Forest, then Geneva State Forest, then Mallory Lake Dam, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Opp?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Opp

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Opp’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Opp on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.