Little River Falls
- Height
- 45 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Little River Falls flows December through May. Little River Falls is a 45 ft waterfall on Little River in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Closures and warnings
Winter and spring rains bring the waterfall to full, dangerous flow. Summer/fall expose sandstone and leave wading pools above and a swimming hole below. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 45 ft |
|---|---|
| Flows | December through May |
| Flow note | 45-foot (13.7 m) falls carving through sandstone at the head of Little River Canyon; flow varies strongly by season. |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Paved parking lot on the west side of the Highway 35 bridge at Little River Falls. |
| When it fills | Late spring and summer weekends the lot often fills by 11:00 AM CST and staff close it until spaces free; overflow at Little River Canyon Center except Mondays. |
| Fee | No fee at Little River Falls Hwy 35 parking; $15/vehicle fee only at Canyon Mouth Park. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | ADA accessible boardwalk leads to a close view of the falls. |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Little River Canyon National Preserve) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Little River Falls open?
Winter and spring rains bring the waterfall to full, dangerous flow. Summer/fall expose sandstone and leave wading pools above and a swimming hole below. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Little River Falls?
Little River Falls drops about 45 ft.
Can you swim at Little River Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Little River Falls.
How do you get to Little River Falls?
The road in is paved. Parking: Paved parking lot on the west side of the Highway 35 bridge at Little River Falls. Late spring and summer weekends the lot often fills by 11:00 AM CST and staff close it until spaces free; overflow at Little River Canyon Center except Mondays.
Do you need a reservation for Little River Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Little River Falls?
Yes. No fee at Little River Falls Hwy 35 parking; $15/vehicle fee only at Canyon Mouth Park.
When is Little River Falls flowing?
It flows December through May. 45-foot (13.7 m) falls carving through sandstone at the head of Little River Canyon; flow varies strongly by season.
Nearby
Public land
Little River Falls is inside Little River Canyon National Preserve .
Sources
3
- https://www.nps.gov/liri/planyourvisit/waterfalls.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt / waterbodyName / parking / parkingPattern / wheelchairAccess, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / entryType / hazardNote / waterfall.flowNote, access.permitRequired false / access.roadSurface / waterfall.ephemeral false, access.fee null, waterfall.flowMonths)
- https://www.nps.gov/liri/planyourvisit/pets.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
- https://www.nps.gov/liri/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee)
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