• View towards the visitor center

    Russell Cave

    National Monument Alabama

Plan Your Visit

Gnatcatcher

Gnatcatcher nesting in a sweetgum tree.

Laura Bundy

Are We There Yet?

From courageous prehistoric hunters that witnessed the development of a new world to the evolution of the intriguing wildlife of Montague Mountain. Russell Cave has a unique mixture of cultural and natural history that is explored by thousands of visitors each year. To learn more about the park, visit the News section and download a copy of The Archaeologists! The Archaeologists contains information about park programs, maps, and articles about natural and cultural aspects of the park.

  • Paleo Time Period Paleo Time Period

    (10,000 B.C. to 7,000 B.C.) Read More

  • John Wood's and James Doran's Home John Wood's and James Doran's Home

    John Wood's and James Doran's Home Read More

  • Thomas Russell Thomas Russell

    Thomas Russell Read More

Did You Know?

Prescribed Fire at Russell Cave

The National Fire Plan, created by Congress in 2000, seeks to improve management of wildland fires through fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and other programs. The photo at left was taken during a prescribed fire at Russell Cave National Monument.