Little River Canyon National Preserve, Preserve in Fort Payne, Alabama
Preserve

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne · Alabama

Overview

About Little River Canyon National Preserve.

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.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingMountain BikingRoad BikingClimbingRock ClimbingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodPicnicking

Weather

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.

Key Facts

TypePreserve
DesignationNational Preserve

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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

Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. 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.

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