Little River Falls
DeKalb County, Alabama
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- DeKalb County, Alabama
- The walk
- A few minutes each way
- Ground & access
- Boardwalk splits into a route avoiding steps and a shorter route using rock steps. Stay behind barriers and at least 50 feet from the waterfall edge.

From the Little River Falls lot beside Highway 35, pass through the gazebo to the viewing boardwalk. Choose the route avoiding steps if needed.
Plan your visit
Little River Falls parking-lot boardwalk
NPS describes a few minutes to the waterfall; the separately listed 3/4-mile trail goes to Little Falls, not this waterfall.
Boardwalk splits into a route avoiding steps and a shorter route using rock steps. Stay behind barriers and at least 50 feet from the waterfall edge.
Where to start
NPS identifies the 100-car Little River Falls parking lot beside the Highway 35 bridge, with spaces for larger vehicles and restrooms.
Timing & water
Rainfall controls flow; winter and early spring generally have more water than summer and early fall.
Before you go
NPS lists no charge. The area closes after dark; overnight parking and camping are not allowed here.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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