Construction is Complete

“We promised several years ago that we would be making some improvements to the area and we have. We want this to be a place where our friends and neighbors will be glad to come and be proud of." John Bundy, Superintendent

The project included re-paving most of the entrance road and parking area. It also included some efforts to reduce the severity of flooding. The picnic area is so low that it is expected to continue to flood from time to time. In addition to paving, contractors for the National Park Service placed rocks upstream to divert a majority of the potential floodwaters away from the picnic area and keep them in the main portion of the river. Although not intended to prevent flooding, the diversion should reduce the energy of floodwaters in the picnic area and reduce the possibility of future damage.

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS

Canyon Mouth Picnic Area is located off Highway 273 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Highway 273 is located between Highway 35 and Highway 68.

Turn off Highway 273 onto County Road 275, stay to the right, follow to the gate, stop at the fee booth. This is a day-use area.

HOURS

• Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m Central Standard Time. 
• The gate will be locked at closing and any remaining vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.

FEES

• There is a $3 user fee per vehicle. 
• Annual passes are available for $10.
• Annual pass are purchased/valid per calendar year (January 1 - December 31). 
• National Park Passes are honored at this location.
• The automated gate will only accept quarters, one dollar ($1) bills  or five dollar ($5) bills. 

PETS

• Your pets are welcome as long as you keep them on a leash.

CAMPING

• Camping is not allowed in this area.

AMENITIES

• Barbecue grills and picnic tables 
• Restrooms 
• Water fountain
• Foot wash station
• Pavilion
• We do not reserve any picnic tables or the pavilion.
• Trail (9/10 mile)
• Trash cans

All animals and plants are protected within the park boundaries. Anyone found harming or harassing wildlife, collecting plants, leaves, or rocks are subject to a fine.

Snakes are sometimes found sunning on the rocks. Please leave them alone.