Little River Canyon Backcountry AL
US Forest ServiceFree

Little River Canyon Backcountry AL

Fort Payne, Alabama, Alabama1,345 ft🗓 Year-round

About this site

Primitive camping in Little River Canyon National Preserve. Deepest canyon east of the Mississippi, Little River.

Peak season temperatures

88°F
Avg high
71°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Eastern MilksnakeSandhill CraneSoutheastern Crowned SnakeEastern Worm SnakeEastern Newt

Activities

BackpackingCanyon HikingFishingWaterfall Viewing

Amenities

Canyon AccessRiver AccessTrail Access

Site types

BackpackTent

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Year-round
Elevation
1,345 ft
Peak temps
71°88°F
Rating
4.4 (22)
Coordinates
34.4034, -85.6012
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