On 27 March 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. The 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.
Visitor Center
The Horseshoe Bend NMP's Mission 66 Visitor Center with 1812 era 3-pounder cannon.
Cannon on Gun Hill
On Gun Hill, the historic cannon sits approximately where Gen. Andrew Jackson's artillery pieces fired upon the stout log barricade erected by Red Stick Creeks during the Battle of the Horseshoe.
Nature Trail
Visitors can find solitude, seasonal beauty, and abundant wildlife along the 2.8 mile trail through the park.
Horseshoe Bend
Aerial view of what Creek Indians called the "horses flat foot" shows the bend in the river that is the park's namesake.
Tallapoosa River and Miller Bridge Piers
Tallapoosa River and remnants of the Miller Bridge piers
Ranger Programs
Visitors have enjoyed Ranger-led programs at Horseshoe Bend for generations
Picnic Area
Picnic tables and pavilions are available free on a first come-first served basis, or may be reserved for a fee.
