Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
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.
Photo: NPS Photo / Alice Rush / NPS
About Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
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.
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Driving times from Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Hours
- Mon
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (1 h 11 min), Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (1 h 14 min), Freedom Riders National Monument (1 h 25 min), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (1 h 42 min), Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (1 h 51 min), Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (2 h 8 min).