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Russell Cave National Monument
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological treasure containing evidence as to how prehistoric Indians lived in the Southeast for almost 10,000 years. Virtually, no other place in the region holds such a rich record offering clues to how prehistoric Indians fed, clothed and protected themselves. CONTACTS Email - RUCA_Interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 256-495-9220 Write to
3729 County Road 98
Bridgeport, AL 35740 Phone
Visitor Information - 256-495-2672
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
Open 7 days a week. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Daylight Savings Time 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Central Standard Time Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day Getting There
PLANE - Chattanooga, TN has the nearest airport and car rental possibilities. CAR - The park is located 5 miles west of U.S. Hwy. 72. From U.S. Hwy 72 follow county road 75 north 1 mile to county road 98, then follow county road 98 north 4 miles to the park entrance. Weather & Climate
Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally mild. Accessibility
Visitor Center, museum and cave shelter are accessible. Wheelchairs are available. Getting Around
You can walk to any part of the park. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
NO FEES
Free!
Permits
CAVING PERMIT
Free!
Unguided Wild caving. Please contact the park for further information prior to your arrival.
FACILITIES
Visitor Centers
GILBERT H. GROSVENOR
Open All Year
Phone - (256) 495-2672
Location - The park is located 5 miles west of U.S. Hwy. 72. From U.S. Hwy 72 follow county road 75 north 1 mile to county road 98, then follow county road 98 north 4 miles to the park entrance.
Closures - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years days
Special Programs - Native American Festival, Held the first full weekend in May.
Exhibits - Prehistoric artifacts exhibit
Available Facilities - Visitor center, Picnic area
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| These outdoors activities are available near Russell Cave National Monument. |
| | Hotels Near Russell Cave National Monument:
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KIMBALL, Kimball
, 6 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball
, 6 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, Kimball
, 6 miles away |
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Super 8 Kimball, Kimball
, 6 miles away |
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Days Inn Trenton, Trenton
, 15 miles away |
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Days Inn Monteagle, Monteagle
, 18 miles away |
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Edgeworth Inn and Campus Suite, Monteagle
, 19 miles away |
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| | Whitewater Near Russell Cave National Monument:
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Lively Creek, De Kalb
County
, 7 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek) |
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Warren Creek, Dade
County
, 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake) |
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Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville) |
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Coon Creek, Jackson
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) |
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Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson
County
, 10 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) |
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| | Public Lands Near Russell Cave National Monument:
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Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL
, 28 miles away |
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Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia
, 18 miles away |
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Desoto State Park, Alabama
, 28 miles away |
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South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee
, 30 miles away |
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Buck's Pocket State Park, Alabama
, 35 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Russell Cave National Monument:
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Hidden Valley Golf, Bryant
, 4 miles away |
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Sequatchie Valley Golf & Country Club, South Pittsburg
, 6 miles away |
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Dogwood Hills Golf Club, Flat Rock
, 8 miles away |
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Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton
, 12 miles away |
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Air Castle Golf Club, Trenton
, 13 miles away |
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