Little River Canyon National Preserve — Suite 100
Fort Payne, AL Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- Russell Cave National Monument: Bridgeport — 38.9 miles
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: Daviston — 96.9 miles
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: Tuskegee — 134.0 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar General: Fort Payne — 4.0 miles
- Big Lots: Fort Payne — 4.0 miles
- Goody's: Fort Payne — 4.1 miles
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Suite 100
Fort Payne, AL 35967Driving Directions
Phone: (256)845-9605(256)845-9605 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Russell Cave National Monument: Bridgeport — 38.9 miles
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: Daviston — 96.9 miles
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: Tuskegee — 134.0 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar General: Fort Payne — 4.0 miles
- Big Lots: Fort Payne — 4.0 miles
- Goody's: Fort Payne — 4.1 miles
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National Preserve
Operating Hours & Seasons
Little River Canyon National Preserve
The main park is open during daylight hours every day including holidays.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset
Park Entrance
Canyon Mouth Picnic Area
Winter hours 8 AM - 5 PM CST October - April Summer hours 8 AM - 7PM CST May - September
Standard Hours
- Sunday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:8:00 PM-5:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $3.00 - Canyon Mouth Picnic Area
Located in Cedar Bluff, Alabama, the fee to park is $3 per vehicle. Amenities included paved parking lot, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, lots of shade, close to the water.
Entrance Passes:
- $10.00 - Canyon Mouth Annual Pass
Give the user unlimited access during operating hours during a calendar year (January - December). Located in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Instead of paying $3 per vehicle, purchase the pass for a year for $10. Amenities included paved parking lot, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, lots of shade, close to the water.
About
A special place in the Southern Appalachians
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians.
Directions
GPS Address: 472 AL Hwy 35, Fort Payne, AL 35967. Our address was updated by 911 and some GPS units will send you to an incorrect address. Please use this address for GPS units.
Visitor Centers
Little River Canyon Center
We are fortunate to partner with Jacksonville State University; they provide a Visitor Center for the park. National Park Service Volunteers will greet you and help you plan your visit. Amenities include: Information desk, restrooms, movie, gift shop, trails, and picnic tables. Hours are 10 AM - 4 PM CST. Closed for some holidays, see website for details.
Weather
The weather in Fort Payne, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the 20's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's. We receive about 55 inches of rain each year. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.
Permits and Reservations Information