Wild caving is no longer permitted at Russell Cave NM Says
A spree to Russell Cave National Monument is a good selection when you need to get out of the house. You could also go to Nickajack Lake since you're here at Russell Cave National Monument; it's nearby, and during your journey here you'll meet some people from Bridgeport for sure. The glorious prettiness of Russell Cave National Monument is there for you to get pleasure from. After a long day outdoors Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KIMBALL is a great location to spend a night or two,
and Hembrees Bar is also a pleasant place to look at. Red Pond is a nearby lake that you could go to, and paddling on Lively Creek is so much fun. Russell Cave National Monument is a common spot to spend time for the populace of Bridgeport. Russell Cave National Monument is
a pretty section of wilderness that is popular with folks from near and far. Russell Cave National Monument sees pretty high levels of precipitation; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is June. Russell Cave National Monument is right by the River Mont Cave Historical Trail; if you've had enough of Russell Cave National Monument, Fort Mountain Lake is nearby. A splendid close by hotel is Super 8 Kimball, and Irondale Branch is right next door to Russell Cave National Monument and is always a delight
and Hembrees Bar is also a pleasant place to look at. Red Pond is a nearby lake that you could go to, and paddling on Lively Creek is so much fun. Russell Cave National Monument is a common spot to spend time for the populace of Bridgeport. Russell Cave National Monument is
for the whole family to get pleasure from. During the warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 80's at Russell Cave National Monument. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Russell Cave National Monument dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. This is no place for people who don’t like to have fun. After a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Kimball is a delightful place to spend a night or two, and whitewater paddling
is glorious on Miller/Long Island Creek. Glide down the rapids of Warren Creek in a kayak, and do check out Blue Hole, it's a beautiful lake. If you fancy the outdoors, you'll fancy Russell Cave National Monument. There's so much to do here at Russell Cave National Monument
that you need to camp here for a while, Delaney's Travel Trailer Park is a great spot for that, and a lake nearby is Mansel Wolf Lake.
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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