Russell Cave National Monument: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

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.

3 current NPS alerts

Park Closure: Parking Lot Closed October 27-28, 2026
Caution: Bridge Work
Information: Portion of the boardwalk is closed

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 4, 2026). Official Russell Cave National Monument page on nps.gov

Weather Information

The weather in Bridgeport, Alabama is mild. The average temperature

Winter
is in the low 50's.

The average summer temperature is in the high 80's. We receive about 50 inches of rain each year. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.

Operating Hours

The park is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All operating hours are in central time and the main gate into the park closes at 4:30 pm.

Monday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday8:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday8:00AM - 4:30PM

Planning Russell Cave National Monument

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Russell Cave. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.