Russell Cave National Monument, Alabama

  Wild caving is no longer permitted at Russell Cave NM Says

There are many exciting pastimes to suit everybody. In case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Lively Creek, and dry warm beds await you at Super 8 Kimball. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this location. A brilliant spot for whitewater paddling next to Russell Cave National Monument is Miller/Long Island Creek, and Comfort Inn Kimball is a brilliant location to get some rest. Here at Russell Cave National Monument you'll in all probability meet
    some people from Bridgeport, and you can have a splendid hiking adventure along the River Mont Cave Historical Trail.
Paddling on Coon Creek is so much fun, and Russell Cave National Monument is a nice place to visit for more than one day, Kimball Campground is a nice place
to camp nearby. Warren Creek has a brilliant whitewater paddling spot nearby, and you might also want to pay a visit to Hembrees Bar if you're here at Russell Cave National Monument. Russell Cave National Monument is a common site to spend time for people from Bridgeport.
If you need a spot to stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kimball, Tn is a pleasant choice. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Russell Cave National Monument has to offer, you can camp at Delaney's Travel Trailer Park. Russell Cave National Monument is a great
 
    some people from Bridgeport, and you can have a splendid hiking adventure along the River Mont Cave Historical Trail.
Paddling on Coon Creek is so much fun, and Russell Cave National Monument is a nice place to visit for more than one day, Kimball Campground is a nice place
is a great idea when you have got to spend some time in the outdoors. The glorious loveliness of Russell Cave National Monument is there for your viewing happiness.
Russell Cave National Monument is a wet location that gets a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest of the months is June. Throughout the warm months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Russell Cave National Monument, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows
 
in the 20's to 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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Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball
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6.2 miles away
Super 8 Kimball, Kimball
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6.4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kimball, Tn, Kimball
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7 miles away
Trenton Days Inn, Trenton
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14.8 miles away
Best Western Smokehouse Lodge, Monteagle
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19.1 miles away
Monteagle-Days Inn, Monteagle
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20.3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga
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23.6 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga
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23.6 miles away
Chattanooga-Days Inn Tiftonia/Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga
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23.6 miles away
Chattanooga-Aquarium Super 8 Motel, Chattanooga
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23.8 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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