Little River Canyon National Preserve

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Alerts

Park Closure

Backcountry Roads 8, 9, & 10 are closed

Attention visitors: Roads 8, 9, and 10 in the backcountry of the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are currently closed for road maintenance. For your safety, please do not go around road barriers. Doing so is also a violation of Title 36 CFR Chapter 1 Part 1.1.5 (f) regarding road closures. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Park Closure

Canyon Mouth Parking lot closed October 20-21, 2026

Canyon Mouth Park will be closed to the public on October 20–21, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Park Closure

Little River Falls Overlook Parking Lot closed October 22-23, 2026.

Little River Falls Overlook parking lot will be closed on October 22–23, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience. Parking will be available at the Canyon Center, and you can take the Bridge Trail to reach Little River Falls Overlook and Little Falls Trail.

Danger

SEASONAL SAFETY MESSAGE

Be careful and safe while out in the canyon! Be cautious of your surroundings, don't cliff jump, don't stray off of the main trails, and don't get too close to Little River Falls or the canyon rim. These activities could result in injury or death.

Operating hours

Little River Canyon National Preserve
The main park is open during daylight hours every day including holidays.

Canyon Mouth Park
Summer Hours - Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (CST) Fall/Spring Hours - Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CST) Winter Hours - Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST)

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