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Little River Canyon in the Fall

Little River Falls in the Spring

Little River Falls in the Fall

Scenic Drive (AL Hwy 176) in the Fall

DeSoto Scout Trail Bridge located in the Backcountry Area

Take a hike along the DeSoto Scout Trail

Physical Address:

4322 Little River Trail NE Ste 100

Fort Payne, AL 35967

Mailing Address:

4322 Little River Trail NE Ste 100

Fort Payne, AL 35967

contact-details

Phone Number: 2568459605 Voice
Phone Number: 2569979129 Fax

Email Address: liri_information@nps.gov
Description: General information contact email address for Little River Canyon National Preserve.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $15.00

Admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/motorcycle) into Canyon Mouth Park for one day. The pass is non-transferable. Insert cash only (no bills larger than a $20) into the fee machine to gain entrance. Place the receipt on the dashboard of your vehicle, making sure the face of the receipt is visible.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $15.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $35.00

The Canyon Mouth Park Annual Pass is valid for unlimited visits for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/motorcycle), and is non-transferable. Pass must be signed to be valid, ID required with pass. Insert the pass into the fee machine to gain entrance and wait for the lift arm to open.

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.

park designation:National Preserve

Directions:

Little River Canyon National Preserve follows along the Little River and covers approximately 40 miles from the northeast corner to the southwest corner. The easiest way to access the park is by Alabama Highway 35 about 10 miles east out of Fort Payne, Alabama. Interstate 59 is the closest interstate.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Little River Canyon National Preserve

The main park is open during daylight hours every day including holidays.

Canyon Mouth Park

Summer Hours - Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (CST) Fall/Spring Hours - Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CST) Winter Hours - Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST)

Weather Information:

The weather in Fort Payne, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's with high humidity. We receive about 55 inches of rain each year. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.