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blue cannon sits in front of park's visitor center

The Horseshoe Bend NMP's Mission 66 Visitor Center with 1812 era 3-pounder cannon.

A blue painted 6-pounder cannon sits on hill facing the battlefield

On Gun Hill, the historic cannon sits approximately where Gen. Andrew Jackson's artillery pieces fired upon the stout log barricade erected by Red Stick Creeks during the Battle of the Horseshoe.

Sunlight shining through the tree canopy along the nature trail

Visitors can find solitude, seasonal beauty, and abundant wildlife along the 2.8 mile trail through the park.

Aerial view of the horseshoe-shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River

Aerial view of what Creek Indians called the "horses flat foot" shows the bend in the river that is the park's namesake.

flat river, green trees lining banks, old bridge pier made of stones in river on left side of photo

Tallapoosa River and remnants of the Miller Bridge piers

Two rangers dressed in 1812 clothing face a line of children with wooden muskets

Visitors have enjoyed Ranger-led programs at Horseshoe Bend for generations

picnic tables, pavilion, and wayside exhibit in main picnic area

Picnic tables and pavilions are available free on a first come-first served basis, or may be reserved for a fee.

Physical Address:

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road

Daviston, AL 36256

Mailing Address:

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road

Daviston, AL 36256

contact-details

Phone Number: 2562347111 Voice
Phone Number: 2563299905 Fax

Email Address: HOBE_Information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

On 27 March 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors fortified in a horseshoe shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Red Sticks died that day. The battle ended the Creek War, resulted in a land cession of 23,000,000 acres to the United States and created a national hero of Andrew Jackson.

park designation:National Military Park

Directions:

Located in northeastern Tallapoosa County, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is accessible from US Highway 280, as well as AL Highways 22 and 49. The Park is located 5 miles south of the town of Newsite, AL and 12 miles north of the city of Dadeville, AL.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Hours

Park grounds, trails, picnic area, and tour road are open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. Visitor center is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CST. Boat launch closes at sunset. The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day Closed (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas Day Closed (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day Closed (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

Summers can be extremely hot and humid and winters can be damp, wet, and cold, with occasional hard freezes. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen and insect repellant. Stay hydrated to avoid risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. A bottle refill station is available in the visitor center. In the spring and fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly.