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Things to Do Near Fort Payne, Alabama
Waterfalls, canyon rims, rivers and dark skies. Here is how to spend your days.
- Top WaterfallsFive waterfalls within an hour of camp.
- Little River CanyonLittle River Falls, the Rim Parkway, swimming holes and fees.
- WildflowersA seasonal guide to short nature hikes.
- Respect WildlifeSharing Lookout Mountain with the animals that live here.
- SnakesSnakes of North Alabama and what to do if bitten.
- PhotographyBest spots around Little River Canyon for birds and landscapes.
- BirdingA four-season birdwatching guide for DeKalb County and northeast Alabama.
- RappellingRappelling and climbing on the bluffs, safely.
- Hiking TrailsTrails around DeSoto State Park and DeSoto Falls by length and difficulty.
- Bike RideThe Little River Canyon road loop from camp.
- KayakingThe best places to paddle, from flatwater to moving water.
- FishingFive spots near camp, species, licenses and lures.