Accessibility

A sign indicating reserved parking for people with disabilities, including van accessible parking.

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Parking
Visitor Center: The Visitor Center Parking Lot offers ample parking for cars and trucks, along with designated spaces for buses and four spaces for visitors with disabilities.

 

Push-Button Powered Assist

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Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is located roughly 20 yards from the parking lot. The main entrance has a double door with a push-button powered assist for easy access, and the doors open outwards. The park film is open-captioned. Visitors can see the staff at the front desk for an Assisted Listening device. The film is also audio-described.

 

Park Brochure

We offer accessible park brochures to ensure everyone can enjoy learning about the park. Braille brochures are available upon request from a park ranger. We also have an audio-described brochure that provides a detailed narrative of the park's features and attractions. For more information about accessible resources, click here: (link to https://www.nps.gov/mocr/planyourvisit/park-brochure.htm)

 

Restrooms near Moores Creek National Battlefield' Visitor Center

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Restrooms

Restrooms are conveniently located near the visitor center in the comfort station. All restrooms are equipped with push-button powered assist doors for easy access and include baby changing stations.

 

Two trail signs point the way for hikers. The "WOODPECKER TRAIL" sign has a woodpecker silhouette and points to the right. The "TAR HEEL TRAIL" sign has a footprint silhouette and points to the left.

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Woodpecker, Tar Heel and History Trails

Moores Creek National Battlefield offers three trails for visitors to explore:

History Trail: This three-quarter-mile loop guides you through the site of the first decisive Patriot victory in the American Revolution. The trail surface is primarily made of recycled tires ground to resemble wood chips, with some sections composed of asphalt or broken ground. Please note that due to the varied terrain, this trail may not be suitable for all visitors.

Tar Heel Trail: This shorter, quarter-mile trail delves into the history of North Carolina's Naval Stores industry during the colonial period. Like the History Trail, the surface is made of ground-up tires designed to look like wood chips.

Woodpecker Trail: This quarter-mile trail focuses on the natural environment, highlighting woodpeckers, pine trees, and local history. It mainly consists of broken ground, which may present some challenges for visitors with mobility issues.