Parks / Little River Canyon National Preserve
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve · AL
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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (1)
SEASONAL SAFETY MESSAGE
Be careful and safe while out in the canyon! Be cautious of your surroundings, don't cliff jump, don't stray off of the main trails, and don't get too close to Little River Falls or the canyon rim. These activities could result in injury or death.
Entrance Fees
Entrance passes are only required for Canyon Mouth Park. No checks accepted, only cash and card (no bills larger than a $20). Passes are available to purchase from the automatic machine located outside of the fee booth or from the fee booth itself, if it is staffed. The fee booth is only staffed during peak seasons.
Annual passes purchased at the fee machine must be picked up and redeemed at the Little River Canyon Center. Call to schedule time to pick up your annual pass. You can purchase this pass in person at the Canyon Center front desk or the gift shop. The passes are sold across the street from Little River Canyon Center at The Rim of the Canyon Cafe. Little River Cayon Center is CLOSED on MONDAYS. If you need a pass that day go to the Rim of the Canyon Cafe to buy a pass.
Upcoming Events
Run the Canyon: Run With a Ranger
Sep 2, 2026 · Little River Canyon Center 4322 Little River Trail NE Suite 100 Fort Payne, AL 35967
Wildlife Wonders: National Wildlife Day
Sep 4, 2026
Sun Print Art - Cyanotypes
Sep 5, 2026 · Little River Canyon Center
Run With a Ranger: Little River WMA
Sep 9, 2026
Fall Impressions: Leaf Pounding & Pressing Craft Station
Sep 10, 2026
Paint the Park: Field Journaling at Little River Canyon
Sep 12, 2026
Paint the Park: Plein Air at Crow Point - Drop-In event
Sep 12, 2026 · HWY 176 Crow Point Overlook
Bike With a Ranger
Sep 14, 2026
Run the Backcountry: Run With a Ranger
Sep 16, 2026
Colored Pencil Wildflower Walk
Sep 17, 2026 · Canyon Mouth Park
After Dark, A Little River Canyon Night Hike
Sep 23, 2026
Run With a Ranger - Eberhart Overlook
Sep 23, 2026
Junior Angler Fishing Day at Canyon Mouth Park
Sep 26, 2026 · Canyon Mouth Park
Run the Canyon: Run With a Ranger
Sep 30, 2026
The Art of the Wildflower: Botanical Illustration
Sep 30, 2026
Visitor Centers
- Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center
Source: National Park Service.