National Battlefield

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Moores Creek National Battlefield is a National Battlefield in North Carolina. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

North Carolina National Battlefield No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Cannon on a hill on a winter day. American flag to the left of the cannon
Welcome to Moores Creek National Battlefield · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

3

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 3 information.

Information

Moores Creek Visitor Center Open Tuesday-Saturday and Park Grounds Open Seven Days Per Week

The 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.

Posted or updated Nov 12, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

Lighting and Maintaining Fires Information

Fires 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.

Posted or updated Sep 18, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

Be Prepared for your Visit

Before 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.

Posted or updated May 27, 2020 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Moores Creek.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsFishingGuided ToursLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationPaddlingCanoeingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating 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…

Visitor Center
DayHours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayClosed

Weather: Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.

Contact and directions

Phone
9102835591
Email
[email protected]
Address
40 Patriots Hall Dr., Currie, NC 28435
Coordinates
34.4582, -78.1103· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun Closed9102835591Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/mocr/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.