Little River Canyon National Preserve — Suite 100
Fort Payne, AL
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Suite 100
Fort Payne, AL   35967Driving Directions
Phone: (256)845-9605(256)845-9605 Maps & Directions

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