Russell Cave National Monument

14,000 acres drain into Russell Cave
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.
Map showing location of park.
New Superintendent Steve Theus
Steve Theus to lead Little River Canyon National Preserve and Russell Cave National Monument
The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Steve Theus as the new superintendent for Little River Canyon National Preserve and Russell Cave National Monument in Alabama, effective May 5.
Russell Cave in Spring
Photo by NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
Winter flood in December 2015
Photo by NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
Looking out of the cave shelter
Photo by NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
Northern Cardinal
Photo by NPS Photo / Mary Dawson
Deer behind visitor center
Photo by NPS Photo / Mary Dawson