Russell Cave National Monument
AL
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About Russell Cave National Monument
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.
Things To Do
View the Russell Cave Museum
Temporary exhibit on display
View the Russell Cave Film
Russell Cave Film 7 minutes
Pack a Picnic and Make a Day of it
Learn about what activities are and are not permitted while visiting the park.
Take a Hike on the Russell Cave Nature Trail
Adventure up the strenuous 1.2-mile nature trail to see the plants and landscape that prehistoric people would have been interacting with while living at Russell Cave.
Earn Your Russell Cave B.A.R.K Ranger Badge
Bring your pet along with you and earn your own B.A.R.K. Ranger tag.
Become a Russell Cave Junior Ranger
Work through activities to learn about Russell Cave and earn your Junior Ranger Badge today.
Available Activities
Weather
The 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. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.
Getting There
Russell 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.
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Russell Cave National Monument
The 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.
