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This 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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/hobe/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=32.9897&b_tl_lng=-85.7492&b_br_lat=32.9597&b_br_lng=-85.7144","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Horseshoe%20Bend%20National%20Military%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/hobe/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/9A90220A-F946-8658-E4CF7868B2DB858F.jpg","title":"Nature Trail","alt":"Sunlight shining on back-lit leaves on a branch.","caption":"Visitors can find solitude, seasonal beauty, and abundant wildlife along the 2.8-mile trail through the park.","credit":"NPS Photo/Barclay Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/9AD120AE-0AE7-1A78-B11E43E770B40CF4.jpg","title":"Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp","alt":"flat river, green trees lining banks, old bridge pier made of stones in river on left side of photo","caption":"Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp with Informational Waysides and Access to the Tallapoosa River","credit":"NPS Photo / Barclay Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/9A4B5F42-01A6-8A8A-85E4AC777276A1B4.jpg","title":"Picnic Area","alt":"picnic tables, pavilion, and wayside exhibit in main picnic area","caption":"Horseshoe Bend Picnic Tables and Pavilions","credit":"NPS Photo/Barclay Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/30B5A274-CE52-E306-2A6C2ABC6B86FEF1.jpg","title":"White-Tailed Deer in Tall Grass","alt":"Image displays a lightly colored deer looking at the viewer and surrounded by tall grass.","caption":"A white-tailed deer along the self-guided driving tour.","credit":"NPS Photo/Barclay Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/30E4F1D7-B012-5847-17F6F02398BDA074.jpg","title":"Self-Guided Driving Tour Road","alt":"Image displays a paved road with moss and trees on either side revealing small amounts of sunlight.","caption":"Come and learn about key points in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend along our 3-mile, self-guided driving tour.","credit":"NPS Photo/Barclay Smith","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/32F4AC57-BA0C-E5DE-D29C85E70C87D855.jpg","title":"Visitor Center","alt":"Image displays a lightly colored brick building surrounded by freshly mowed grass.","caption":"Park Visitor Center","credit":"NPS Photo/Barclay Smith","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["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"],"topics":["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"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Hours","description":"Park grounds, trails, and picnic areas, are open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST. The Visitor Center is open from 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. The tour road is open. The boat launch closes at sunset.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"256-234-7111","email":"HOBE_Information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center","description":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/hobe/planyourvisit/index.htm","lat":32.982281448348225,"lon":-85.73535547538359}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"tuskegee-airmen-national-historic-site","km":58},{"slug":"talladega-national-forest","km":58},{"slug":"tuskegee-national-forest","km":58},{"slug":"tuskegee-institute-national-historic-site","km":61},{"slug":"freedom-riders-national-monument","km":75},{"slug":"mountain-longleaf-national-wildlife-refuge","km":81}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=hobe"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.614Z","alerts":[{"source":"NWS","kind":"Frost Advisory","severity":"Minor","title":"Frost Advisory issued November 8 at 10:17AM CST until November 9 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL","text":"* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.\n\n* WHERE...All of central Alabama\n\n* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Monday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive\noutdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.","instruction":"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.","url":"https://alerts.weather.gov/search?id=urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e904223d73b5694fb56ead924a3ff10f790023ba.001.1","starts":"2026-11-09T00:00:00-06:00","ends":"2026-11-09T08:00:00-06:00","id":"nws-urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e904223d73b5694fb56ead924a3ff10f790023ba.001.1"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/horseshoe-bend-national-military-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/horseshoe-bend-national-military-park.geojson"}