Prehistoric people continuously used Russell Cave for over 10,000 years
Photo: NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
About
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.
Location
3729 County Road 98
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Hours
wednesday8:00AM - 4:30PM
monday8:00AM - 4:30PM
thursday8:00AM - 4:30PM
sunday8:00AM - 4:30PM
tuesday8:00AM - 4:30PM
friday8:00AM - 4:30PM
saturday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Guided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Directions
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.
Get directions →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.