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    Little River Falls

    Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne, AlabamaWaterfall pool on Little RiverSwimming possible

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    Waterfall in Little River Canyon National Preserve with a swimming hole below the falls and wading pools above.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Little River
    Entry
    See official website
    Facilities
    Parking lot, restrooms, aDA-compliant boardwalk, viewing platform
    Managed by
    National Park Service

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Located on Alabama Highway 35, with a parking lot. Little Falls is reached by the Little Falls Trail from the Little River Falls area.

    34.3952, -85.6275

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Remain 50 feet from the edge of the falls.
    • Do not climb over rails or fencing.
    • Do not walk, climb, jump, dive or remain within 50 feet of the falls edge except on designated walkways.
    • Use extreme caution when water is high and swift.

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