🏞️ A remarkable natural and cultural heritage site in the Southern Appalachians of northeast Alabama.
🌊 Home to the Little River, the longest mountaintop river in the U.S., carving a spectacular canyon.
🌲 Explore diverse landscapes: forested uplands, waterfalls, bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs.
🚶♀️ Enjoy over 27 miles of hiking trails and 20 miles of backcountry roads.
🚗 Drive the 12-mile Canyon Rim Parkway for stunning vista points.
🌸 Witness vibrant spring flowers (March-May) and brilliant fall colors.
🛶 Go picnicking, swimming, and kayaking in the clean river.
👨👩👧👦 Participate in ranger-led programs and family-friendly activities.
⚠️ Canyon Mouth Park has strict closing times; vehicles remaining after hours are subject to ticketing/towing.
🚫 Canyon Mouth Park fee machine does not accept checks or bills larger than $20, and no change is given.
🏞️ Preserve (Scenic Drive, Overlooks, Trails): Open daily from Sunrise to Sunset.
🏛️ JSU Little River Canyon Center: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Central).
🏖️ Canyon Mouth Park Day-Use Area:
☀️ Summer: Daily, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
🌷 Spring/Fall: Daily, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
❄️ Winter: Daily, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🏛️ JSU Little River Canyon Center: Free entry.
🏞️ Preserve (Scenic Drive, Overlooks, Trails): Free entry.
🏖️ Canyon Mouth Park Day-Use Area:
💲 $15 per vehicle for day-use pass.
💳 $35 for an annual pass.
✅ America the Beautiful Passes and Little River Canyon passes honored.
🚻 Restrooms available at Canyon Mouth Park Day-Use Area and the JSU Little River Canyon Center.
🥾 Over 27 miles of trails for various skill levels.
🚶♀️ An easy 1-mile hike is available along the river at Canyon Mouth Park.
🏊♀️ Swimming is permitted in designated areas of the Little River, including access points at Canyon Mouth Park.
💧 Water is generally clean and suitable for recreational use.
🏛️ Managed by the U.S. National Park Service.
🎓 The Little River Canyon Center is operated by Jacksonville State University.