Canyon Mouth Picnic Area Entrance

“We want this to be a place where our friends and neighbors will be glad to come and be proud of." John Bundy, Superintendent

The entrance road and parking area were repaved. We have made efforts to reduce the severity of flooding; rocks were placed upstream to divert a majority of the potential floodwaters away from the picnic area. Although not intended to prevent flooding, the diversion should reduce the energy of floodwaters in the picnic area and reduce the possibility of future damage.

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS

Canyon Mouth Picnic Area is located off Alabama Highway 273 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Alabama Highway 273 is located between Highway 35 and Alabama Highway 68.

Turn off Alabama Highway 273 onto County Road 275, stay to the right, follow to the gate, stop at the fee booth. This is a day-use area.

HOURS

• Summer hours are 8:00 - 8:00 (CST). 
• The gate will be locked at closing and any remaining vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.

FEES

• There is a $3 user fee per vehicle. 
• Annual passes are available for $10.
• Annual passes are purchased/valid per calendar year (January 1 - December 31).
• Annual passes can be obtained in person at park headquarters or by mail. Mail your name, correct return address, and a check for $10 made out to National Park Service to: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail NE, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967. 
• National Park Passes are honored at this location.
• The automated gate will only accept quarters, one dollar ($1) bills  or five dollar ($5) bills. 

PETS

• Your pets are welcome as long as you keep them on a leash.

CAMPING

• Camping is not allowed in this area.

AMENITIES

• Barbecue grills and picnic tables 
• Restrooms 
• Water fountain
• Foot wash station
• Pavilion
• We do not reserve any picnic tables or the pavilion.
• Trail (9/10 mile)
• Trash cans

All animals and plants are protected within the park boundaries. Anyone found harming or harassing wildlife, collecting plants, leaves, or rocks are subject to a fine.

Snakes are sometimes found sunning on the rocks. Please leave them alone.

SPECIAL USES

Special uses such as baptisms, weddings, etc. must obtain a Special Use Permit from park headquarters at least 5 days in advance. Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967. (256) 845-9605. Fees may apply.