Horseshoe Bend National Military Park • Alabama

Sunlight shining on back-lit leaves on a branch.

flat river, green trees lining banks, old bridge pier made of stones in river on left side of photo

picnic tables, pavilion, and wayside exhibit in main picnic area

Image displays a lightly colored deer looking at the viewer and surrounded by tall grass.

Image displays a paved road with moss and trees on either side revealing small amounts of sunlight.

Image displays a lightly colored brick building surrounded by freshly mowed grass.

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.

Visitors can find solitude, seasonal beauty, and abundant wildlife along the 2.8-mile trail through the park.
NPS Photo/Barclay Smith

Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp with Informational Waysides and Access to the Tallapoosa River
NPS Photo / Barclay Smith

Horseshoe Bend Picnic Tables and Pavilions
NPS Photo/Barclay Smith

A white-tailed deer along the self-guided driving tour.
NPS Photo/Barclay Smith

Self-Guided Tour Road
NPS Photo/Barclay Smith

Park Visitor Center
NPS Photo/Barclay Smith

Hours and seasons

Reservations and timed entry

Fees and passes

Explore the Creek War through expert voices, vivid stories, and new insights that bring the history and memory of Horseshoe Bend to life.

Portrait of Sam Houston on left, portrait of Menawa on right

Learn more about some of the individuals who fought at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and influenced the Creek War

military personnel in foreground looking away from camera at living history demonstrator with musket

Learn how the military uses Horseshoe Bend National Military Park to train future leaders by learning about the past.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
Daviston, AL 36256

Phone:

256-234-7111

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