Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, AL

Russell Cave National Monument

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Pet-friendly summary

Pets are allowed on all of our trails as well as the visitor center as long as they're on leash.

Amenities

  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

About Russell Cave National Monument

Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifacts representing 12,000 years of use in a single place. Although you cannot go in the cave, the discovered artifacts help bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.