Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Visitor Center

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

Campsite A 5

Campsite A-5 (Tent only) Fall

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.

Tallapoosa River and Miller Bridge Piers

Tallapoosa River and remnants of the Miller Bridge piers

Ranger Programs

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

Picnic Area

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

Inside Museum

Artifacts take you back over 200 years to explore American Indian life and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Cannon on Gun Hill

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.

Nature Trail

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

Horseshoe Bend

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

Campsite A-5

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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.

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Facilities

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center Visitor Center

Visit our newly renovated museum to learn more about the Muscogee (Creek) people who made Alabama their home for thousands of years. See the 23-minute park film to learn about events leading to the Creek War and the consequences still reverberating today. Discover young Andrew Jackson as he builds his reputation as a tough-as-nails fighter. Participate in Junior Ranger activities, get your Passport stamp, or shop in our bookstore for educational items for all ages. Rangers are available to assist you.

Camping Campground

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Horseshoe Bend NMP does not have camping. The closest RV and tent camping is Wind Creek State Park near Dadeville, AL. https://www.alapark.com/parks/wind-creek-state-park

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