Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center
Facility · Alabama ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Little River Wildlife Management Area (PCON) · Closed to Public Access
- 1,296 ft
- Elevation
The Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center is located adjacent to Little River Canyon National Preserve. National Park Service staff and Volunteers and Jacksonville State University staff will greet you and help you plan your visit. Amenities include: Information desk, restrooms, movie, gift shop, trails, and picnic tables. Hours are 10 AM - 4 PM Central Standard Time. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Getting there
The Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center is located on the north side of Alabama Highway 35, approximately 10 miles east of the city of Fort Payne, Alabama. Interstate 59, which passes through the Fort Payne, Alabama area, is the closest interstate (connecting Birmingham, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee).
GPS units and apps may not recognize the 4322 Little River Trail NE Ste 100 address - please try the 432 Little River Trail address in your GPS.
34.39892, -85.63392 · 34°23'56.1"N 85°38'2.1"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 6.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center
- Can you reserve a site at Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center?
- No. Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center
- Pocket Campground 33.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pocket Picnic Shelter 34 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground 42.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead 31.3 mi · Facility
- John's Mountain Overlook 34.2 mi · Facility
- Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead 34.4 mi · Facility
- Gilbert Grosvenor Visitor Center 41.3 mi · Facility
- Warden Station Horse Camp 42.6 mi · Facility
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area 42.7 mi · Facility
- Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center 43 mi · Facility
- Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center 45.3 mi · Facility
- Pine Glen Recreation Area 46.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (256) 845-9605
- Email LIRI_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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