Moores Creek National Battlefield
2 nearby within 25 mi
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As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationMoores Creek Visitor Center Open Tuesday-Saturday and Park Grounds Open Seven Days Per WeekThe Moores Creek Visitor Center/Bookstore is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm. Park grounds are open seven days per week from 9 am until 5 pm.
- InformationLighting and Maintaining Fires InformationFires are permitted only in designated areas and under specific conditions. A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.
- InformationBe Prepared for your VisitBefore hiking at Moores Creek, make sure to bring all your necessary medications, sunscreen, bottled water for hikes, loose fitting clothes for hiking, and any other items you may need.
At a glance
- Near the park
- 2 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
About Moores Creek
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This battle marked the…
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This battle marked the last broadsword charge by Scottish Highlanders and the first significant victory for the Patriots in the American Revolution.
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Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- Paddling
- Canoeing
Plan your visit
Getting there
Moores Creek National Battlefield is located 20 miles NW of Wilmington, North Carolina. · From Highway 17, follow US 421 to NC 210, then West on NC 210 · From Interstate 40, take exit 408 (NC 210) West at Rocky Point. ·…
Weather
Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.
Plan your visit
Hours
The Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This includes access to exhibits, the park's 10-minute film, "In the Most Furious Manner", the gift shop and America the Beautiful passes. The visitor center is closed on all Federal Holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran's Day. The Visitor Center Phone Number is 910-283-5591.
Getting there
Moores Creek National Battlefield is located 20 miles NW of Wilmington, North Carolina. · From Highway 17, follow US 421 to NC 210, then West on NC 210 · From Interstate 40, take exit 408 (NC 210) West at Rocky Point. · From Interstate 95 North, take exit 13-A for NC 74 East towards Wilmington. · From Interstate 95 South: take exit 81-B for I-40 East towards Wilmington. · From Fayetteville, North Carolina, take Interstate 95 South to Exit 13-A Questions please call us as 910-283-5591 x2234
Weather
Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.
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