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Russell Cave National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come

We are located five miles from Highway 72 near the small town of Bridgeport, AL.  Please see the directions link for more in-depth driving instructions.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and bring a jacket in cooler weather. Bring hiking shoes if you plan to hike along the nature trail.

Only a drink machine is available at the park, so bring lunch if you are planning a long visit.

We have wheelchairs available for visitors upon request.

Strollers are welcome for use on the boardwalk to the cave shelter.

Pets on a leash are welcome on the tour to the cave shelter and the hiking trail, but not inside the visitor center.

Don't forget your camera!

Pottery Sherd  

Did You Know?
Most of the pottery found at Russell Cave is less than 2500 years old. Some pottery types lasted for hundreds of years while others were only used a few years. The last pottery used in the Cave was broken around A.D. 1500 to 1650.

Last Updated: February 03, 2007 at 12:37 EST