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Russell Cave National Monument — County Road
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Russell Cave National Monument is currently Closed.
As of: 10:25 pm (CDT)   Sun May 4, 2025.

Russell Cave National Monument Hours

Mon 8:00am - 4:45pm
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

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3729 County Road
Bridgeport, AL   35740Driving Directions
Phone: (256)495-2672(256)495-2672 Maps & Directions

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Operating Hours & Seasons

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.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Monday:8:00 AM-4:45 PM
  • Tuesday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Wednesday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Thursday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Friday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Saturday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - Entrance Fee "FREE"
      There is not an entrance fee to this park.

    About

    How Long is a Long Time Ago?

    Russell Cave is an archaeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. Thousands of years ago a portion of Russell Cave's entrance collapsed, creating a shelter that, for more than 10,000 years, was home to prehistoric peoples. Today it provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North American inhabitants dating from 10,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D.

    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.

    Visitor Centers

    Gilbert Grosvenor Visitor Center

    Begin your exploration of the park in the visitor center. Pick up a park brochure for more information about the cave shelter and hiking trails. Watch a 7 minute film about the early inhabitants of Russell Cave and view the artifacts that were excavated from the cave shelter. Check out the Eastern National bookstore that has an assortment of books and souvenirs for adults and children.

    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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      As of: 10:25 pm (CDT)   Sun May 4, 2025. [Change]