Kayak Little River
Kayak Little River
Visit DeSoto State Park staff at the Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Park staff will help visitors launch the kayaks at the boat ramp above the A. A. Miller Dam.
Opens for the Season: March 2021 thru October 2021
Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM-6 PM
Monday-Friday: Appointment only during the times of 10 AM-6 PM, $50 Minimum. (must call ahead. depends on staff availability)
Fee: Single sit-on-top kayak: $15.00 per hour. Tandem(2 person) sit-on-top kayak: $25.00 per hour
Weight limit on single kayaks is 300lbs. Weight limit on tandem kayaks is 450lbs
For any information, call DeSoto Lodge--256.845.5380. Please call ahead for reservations.
Cancellation of a kayak reservation has to be within 72 hours of reservation time.
Please note: the Miller's Bend Paddle Shack's last day to rent kayaks is Sunday, October 25, 2020
Location: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. DeSoto Falls Picnic Area, 7 miles from the main park area of DeSoto State Park.
Small watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, johnboats, etc. can be launched in the picnic area at the boat ramp. No charge except for the $4.00 per vehicle parking fee.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE LIMITED PARKING SPACES IN THE PICNIC AREA, AND OFTEN FILL TO CAPACITY ON WEEKENDS. THERE IS NO ACCESS FOR LARGER VEHICLES SUCH AS RVS, TRAILERS, ETC. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT GPS DIRECTIONS ARE NOT RELIABLE, FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS SEE PLAN YOUR TRIP
