Prehistoric people continuously used Russell Cave for over 10,000 years
Russell Cave National Monument
National Monument · AL
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifacts representing 12,000 years of use in a single place. Although you cannot go in the cave, the discovered artifacts help bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBridge Work
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPortion of the boardwalk is closed
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available11 activities
Park Name
InfoRussell Cave National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoAL
Phone
Info2564952672
RUCA_Information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All operating hours are in central time and the main gate into the park closes at 4:30 pm.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Gilbert Grosvenor Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Native American Heritage, Animals
Weather Info
InfoThe weather in Bridgeport, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the low 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's. We receive about 50 inches of rain each year.
Getting There
InfoRussell Cave National Monument is located at 3729 County Road 98 in Bridgeport, Alabama. It is situated in the northeast corner of Alabama, just south of the Tennessee state line.
Location
Info34.9740° N, -85.8156° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website