Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Protected park · AL, USA
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in AL, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Official facts
Public access: Restricted access.
Protected area: 2,079 acres (841 ha).
Designation: National Military Park. Listed as "Horseshoe Bend National Military Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: protected from conversion, multiple uses allowed (GAP 3).
Established: 1956.
Managed by: NPS.
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- Dogs are allowed on the trail if restrained by a 6-foot leash
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Boat Ramp
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center — Visit our newly renovated museum to discover more about the Muscogee (Creek) people who inhabited Alabama for thousands of years, and how the Creek War and its aftermath impacted their lives. See the 23-minute park film describing the events that led to the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, and the… — Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is located along Highway 49 in northeastern Tallapoosa County. From US-280 in Dadeville, travel 12 miles north along US-49. From US-280 in Alexander City, follow US-22 east for 19 miles. Turn right onto Horseshoe Bend Road/Highway 49, and travel 5 miles south to the park entrance. From Newnan, GA, follow GA-34 W and AL-22 W for about 60 miles, then make a…
- Visitor center
- The Overlook
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 1 - The Island
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 2 - The Barricade
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 3 - Cherokee Crossing
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 3 Part 2 - Tohopeka Village During the Battle
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 4 - The High Ground
Facilities on the park map
1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 3 picnic area, 3 restroom, 13 visitor information, 1 water fountain.
History
- Opened
- 1956
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened