Russell Cave National Monument

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E017

Russell Cave 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 over 10,000 years of use in a single place. Today, Russell Cave National Monument helps bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.

Russell Cave in Spring

Prehistoric people continuously used Russell Cave for over 10,000 years

Winter flood in December 2015

14,000 acres drain into Russell Cave

Looking out of the cave shelter

Looking out of the cave shelter in the fall

Northern Cardinal

Russell Cave is site 44 on the Alabama birding Trail.

Deer behind visitor center

For a park of its size, Russell Cave National Monument has a diverse landscape that provides a remarkable habitat for wildlife observation.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E017 Parking Area

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E017 Tent Space

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site E017

Campers are provided with a picnic table, food storage box, and a fire pit.

A short path leads to the tent space from the main campsite.

Looking down on the main campsite from the tent area.

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Russell Cave National Monument is located at 3729 County Road 98 in Bridgeport, Alabama. It is situated in the northeast corner of Alabama, just south of the Tennessee state line.

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Gilbert Grosvenor Visitor Center Facility

Begin your exploration of the park in the visitor center. Pick up a park brochure for more information about the cave shelter and hiking trails. Watch a 7 minute film about the early inhabitants of Russell Cave and view the artifacts that were excavated from the cave shelter. Check out the Eastern National bookstore that has an assortment of books and souvenirs for adults and children.

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