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Russell Cave National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateAL
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Russell Cave National Monument

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.

Things to do

Historic & cultural siteHikingWildlife viewing

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 55–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 49%7.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Russell Cave National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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