Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (National Military Park) · Restricted Access
- 628 ft
- Elevation
Visit our newly renovated museum to learn more about the Muscogee (Creek) people who made Alabama their home for thousands of years. See the 23-minute park film to learn about events leading to the Creek War and the consequences still reverberating today. Discover young Andrew Jackson as he builds his reputation as a tough-as-nails fighter. Participate in Junior Ranger activities, get your Passport stamp, or shop in our bookstore for educational items for all ages. Rangers are available to assist you.
Getting there
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is located along Highway 49 in northeastern Tallapoosa County.
From US-280 in Dadeville, travel 12 miles north along US-49. From US-280 in Alexander City, follow US-22 east for 19 miles. Turn right onto Horseshoe Bend Road/Highway 49, and travel 5 miles south to the park entrance. From Newnan, GA, follow GA-34 W and AL-22 W for about 60 miles, then make a left on County Road 79 in Daviston. Follow CR 79 for 8 miles, then left on US-49. Park entrance is 0.2 miles.
32.98228, -85.73535 · 32°58'56.2"N 85°44'7.3"W
Typical weather
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center?
- No. Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (256) 234-7111
- Email HOBE_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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