Roland Cooper State Park facts for kids
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 Roland Cooper State Park
Location in Alabama
Roland Cooper State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Wilcox, Alabama, United States |
| Area | 236 acres (96 ha) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Operator | Private |
| Website | Roland Cooper State Park |
Roland Cooper State Park is a state-owned, contractor-operated public recreation area located six miles north of Camden, Alabama, on the eastern shore of Dannelly Reservoir, a 22,000-acre (8,900 ha) impoundment of the Alabama River known locally as the Millers Ferry Reservoir. The park features cottages, campground, fishing, and boating facilities.
History
The 236-acre (96 ha) state park opened as Bridgeport State Park on land leased from the Army Corps of Engineers following the construction of Miller's Ferry Lock and Dam in 1969. The park was renamed for state senator William Roland Cooper in the 1970s. It was one of several Alabama state parks that were closed or saw curtailment of services in 2015 following state budget cuts. The park re-opened in September 2016 under a management agreement with a private contracting company.
