Russell Cave National Monument, Alabama

  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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Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball
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6.2 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Kimball, Kimball
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6.3 miles away
Super 8 Kimball, Kimball
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6.4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KIMBALL, Kimball
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7 miles away
Days Inn Trenton, Trenton
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14.8 miles away
Best Western Smokehouse Lodge, Monteagle
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19.1 miles away
Days Inn Monteagle, Monteagle
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20.3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-LOOKOUT MTN, Chattanooga
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23.6 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga
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23.6 miles away
Days Inn Chattanooga Lookout Mountain West, Chattanooga
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23.7 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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