Little River Canyon National Preserve
2141 Gault Avenue North
Fort Payne, AL 35967
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Phone
Superintendent's Office: (256) 845-9605 Fax: (256) 997-9129
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.
Location:
Little River Canyon National Preserve is located in northeast Alabama, 40 miles west of Rome, accessible via AL 35 east of Fort Payne.
OPERATING HOURS
Little River Falls
Overlooks on Scenic Drive
Backcountry Area
Little Falls
All Hiking Trails
7 days a week, Daylight hours only.
Canyon Mouth Day Use Area
7 days a week
8:00 AM until 8:00 PM through September.
There is a $3 user fee per vehicle for this area.
Little River Canyon National Preserve Headquarters
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM until 4:30 PM (CST)
This office is closed on all federal holidays.
CAMPING SEASON
Camping in the Backcountry Area is allowed from February 1 - September 30 at the three primitive campsites (Billy's Ford, Hartline Ford and Slant Rock).
Camping is not allowed in the canyon. |
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Activities:
Popular activities at the park include hiking, picnicking, wading, class III+ to a VI white water paddling, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, and photography. A day-use area, ideal for family picnics is located at Canyon Mouth Park.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/liri/index.htm
