Things To Do

A Tour of the Park


Horseshoe Bend National Military Park offers many activities while visiting. Our park is open year around. All information about the park can be found within our Visitor Center. We also offer a self-guided driving tour, a nature trail, and a small boat launch area with informational waysides and our second location with picnic tables. More information about each can be found below.

 

Activities in Horseshoe Bend

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Visitor Center

Before you tour the battlefield, stop at the visitor center to see our orientation park film and take a walk through our museum.

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Self-Guided Driving Tour

Come take a ride on our 3 mile, self-guided driving tour.

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Horseshoe Bend Nature Trail

Take a walk along our 2.8-mile nature trail.

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Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp

The Horseshoe Bend boat ramp offers access to the Tallapoosa River for small watercraft, picnic tables, and informational waysides.

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Biking Through the Park

Horseshoe Bend also offers biking on the self-guided tour road.

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Picnic Areas

Come and have lunch at our two picnic areas in the park. One is near the Visitor Center, and the other is at our boat ramp.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
Daviston, AL 36256

Phone:

256-234-7111

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