Current NPS alerts (3)
Parking Lot Closed October 27-28, 2026
Our parking lot will be closed to the public on October 27-28, 2026.
Bridge Work
On Monday, October 19, work will be taking place on the bridge leading into the park. Please use caution while driving and watch for workers in the area. The park will remain accessible to visitors. Thank you for your understanding
Portion of the boardwalk is closed
The last section of boardwalk is closed for ADA accessibility. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
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.
- Type
- National Monument
- State
- Alabama
- Address
- 3729 County Road 98, Bridgeport, AL 35740