Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
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.
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.
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
- Hands-On
- Arts and Crafts
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Living History
- Reenactments
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- African American Heritage
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Immigration
- Migrations
- Military
- Infantry and Militia
- Artillery
- US Army
- Indigenous and Native Warrior
- Battlefields
- Monuments and Memorials
- Native American Heritage
- Tragic Events
- Massacres
- Animals
- Birds
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Deciduous Forests
- Natural Sounds
- Night Sky
- Astronomy
- River and Riparian
- Scenic Views
- Trails
Visitor Center
The Horseshoe Bend NMP's Mission 66 Visitor Center with 1812 era 3-pounder cannon.
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.
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.