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.
Photo: NPS Photo / Mary Dawson / NPS
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.
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Driving times from Russell Cave National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Russell Cave National Monument
- Mon
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Russell Cave National Monument?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Historic Weapons Demonstration.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Russell Cave National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (1 h 33 min), Stones River National Battlefield (2 h 3 min), Little River Canyon National Preserve (2 h 13 min), Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (2 h 55 min), Freedom Riders National Monument (2 h 57 min), Obed Wild & Scenic River (3 h 4 min).