Wild caving is no longer permitted at Russell Cave NM Says
A visit to Russell Cave National Monument is a great choice when you have to get out. Having a great time at Russell Cave National Monument is trouble-free. If you need a location to stay Days Inn is a great choice; camping at Delaney's Travel Trailer Park is always a glorious experience. After a long day outdoors Hess Motor Inn is a nice location to spend a night or two; a quick tour to Irondale Branch is unquestionably a good idea. The beauty of Russell Cave National Monument is there for
your viewing comfort. Russell Cave National Monument is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, Kimball Campground is a perfect local campground; if you come at the right time of year, Miller/Long Island Creek offers some good whitewater. Here at Russell Cave National Monument
you'll perhaps meet some folks from Bridgeport; whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Warren Creek. High temperatures at Russell Cave National Monument during the summertime are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; overnight lows through the winter for Russell Cave National Monument tend to be in the 20's. Russell Cave National Monument has delightful outdoors recreation, so you may have a heap of fun. Dry warm beds await you
your viewing comfort. Russell Cave National Monument is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, Kimball Campground is a perfect local campground; if you come at the right time of year, Miller/Long Island Creek offers some good whitewater. Here at Russell Cave National Monument
there's always something to gratify everyone. A journey to Hembrees Bar is always fun, and dry warm beds await you at Comfort Inn Kimball. There are some good whitewater spots on Lively Creek, and Russell Cave National Monument is right by the River Mont Cave Historical Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Russell Cave National Monument a wet place; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while June is usually the driest month.
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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