Russell Cave National Monument
96 nearby · 11 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationPortion of the boardwalk is closedThe last section of boardwalk is closed for ADA accessibility. Sorry for the inconvenience.
At a glance
- Near the park
- 96 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 11 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 96
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp site
8.9 mi · Kimball, TN
- Aerial viewCampground
Caver's Paradise
9.5 mi · Orme, TN
Free and dispersed nearby 11
See them on the map- Camp siteHytop, AL15 mi
- Camp siteHytop, AL16 mi
- Camp siteHytop, AL16 mi
- Camp siteHytop, AL16 mi
- Camp siteHytop, AL16 mi
- Camp siteHytop, AL16 mi
Services nearby: 2 dump stations · 7 rest areas
About Russell Cave
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
Things to do
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Museum Exhibits
Plan your visit
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.
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…
Plan your visit
Hours
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.
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.
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.
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