Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Weather Frost Advisory issued November 8 at 10:17AM CST until November 9 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...All of central Alabama

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive

outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Overview

On March 27, 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. 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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

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

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Plan your visit

Hours

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Hours: 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.

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.

Visitor centers

Weather

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.

Phone: 256-234-7111

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

flat river, green trees lining banks, old bridge pier made of stones in river on left side of photo
Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp · NPS Photo / Barclay Smith
picnic tables, pavilion, and wayside exhibit in main picnic area
Picnic Area · NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
Image displays a lightly colored deer looking at the viewer and surrounded by tall grass.
White-Tailed Deer in Tall Grass · NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
Image displays a paved road with moss and trees on either side revealing small amounts of sunlight.
Self-Guided Driving Tour Road · NPS Photo/Barclay Smith
Image displays a lightly colored brick building surrounded by freshly mowed grass.
Visitor Center · NPS Photo/Barclay Smith

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