Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entrance fee.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours for the visitor center, shelter boardwalk and a short trail.
- Best time
- Spring and fall for pleasant hiking and color.
- Getting there
- The monument is about 10 minutes from Bridgeport. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is about 50 minutes away; Huntsville is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Where to stay nearby
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Russell Cave National Monument questions
Can you go inside Russell Cave?
No, the cave itself is closed to visitors. You can see the shelter entrance from a boardwalk.
What was found at Russell Cave?
Archeologists uncovered tools, pottery, and remains showing about 12,000 years of seasonal use by Indigenous peoples.
Is Russell Cave free?
Yes, there is no entrance fee.
