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Dismals Canyon
Rainbow Falls at Dismals Canyon near Phil Campbell in Franklin County, Alabama.
Dismals Canyon is located in Alabama
Dismals Canyon
Location in Alabama
Dismals Canyon is located in the United States
Dismals Canyon
Location in United States
LocationFranklin County, Alabama
Nearest cityPhil Campbell
Coordinates34°19′30.65″N 87°46′54.21″W / 34.3251806°N 87.7817250°W / 34.3251806; -87.7817250
Area85 acres (34 ha)
WebsiteOfficial website
U.S. National Natural Landmark
DesignatedMay 1974

Dismals Canyon is a sandstone gorge near Phil Campbell in Franklin County, Alabama. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1974.[1]

Dismals Canyon is one of only a few places where insects called dismalites (Orfelia fultoni, a distant relative of Arachnocampa) can be found. The larval forms of these flies emit a bright blue-green light to attract food and mates. They cover the canyon wall.[2]

The canyon is home to two waterfalls, Secret Falls and Rainbow Falls, and six natural bridges.

Dismals Canyon is operated commercially as part of an 85-acre (34 ha) nature preserve, and a fee is charged for entry. Night tours are conducted to view the dismalites. Camping is available in both traditional campsites and in cabins.

  1. ^ "NPS NNL Summary". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  2. ^ "Dismals Canyon Website". Archived from the original on 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-11-23.

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