What are the hours at Little River Canyon National Preserve?

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset; Tue: Sunrise to Sunset; Wed: Sunrise to Sunset; Thu: Sunrise to Sunset; Fri: Sunrise to Sunset; Sat: Sunrise to Sunset; Sun: Sunrise to Sunset (Little River Canyon National Preserve)

How much does it cost to enter Little River Canyon National Preserve?

Little River Canyon National Preserve charges $15 per vehicle. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Little River Canyon National Preserve require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Little River Canyon National Preserve. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Little River Canyon National Preserve open right now?

Q: Is Little River Canyon National Preserve open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Little River Canyon National Preserve is closed. Canyon Mouth Parking lot closed October 20-21, 2026

National Preserve · AL

Closed

Little River Canyon National Preserve is closed.

Why this statusCanyon Mouth Parking lot closed October 20-21, 2026

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.

Type: National Preserve
State: AL
Nearest town: Fort Payne

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.

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Visitor info

Address4322 Little River Trail NE Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Phone(256) 845-9605

Websitewww.nps.gov/liri/index.htm ↗

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Little River Canyon National Preserve

Entrance fee$15 per vehicle · fee details ↗

Getting thereLittle 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.

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Parks near here

Russell Cave National Monument 40 mi
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park 41 mi
Freedom Riders National Monument 56 mi
National Forests in Alabama 60 mi
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park 67 mi
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area 81 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Little River Canyon National Preserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Canyon Mouth Parking lot closed October 20-21, 2026 Full method: how we check park status.