Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Protected park · AL, USA
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in AL, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Before you go
- Limits
- Dogs are allowed on the trail if restrained by a 6-foot leash
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- Visitor center
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Boat Ramp
- Visitor center
- The Overlook
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 1 - The Island
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 2 - The Barricade
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 3 - Cherokee Crossing
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 3 Part 2 - Tohopeka Village During the Battle
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 4 - The High Ground
- Visitor center
- Tour Stop 5 - They Fought to the Last
Facilities on the park map
1 picnic area, 8 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1956
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened