Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 7194385916
- Address
- 55411 County Rd W, Chivington, CO 81036
About Sand Creek Massacre
On November 29th, 1864, Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and others were encamped with around 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne people in a valley by the Big Sandy Creek. A hope for peace, brought forth by Black Kettle was in the balance. It was a tragic day where the blood of the Cheyenne and Arapaho was shed, and a painful memory for generations of Native Americans was made.
Hours
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
The park is located 23 miles outside of the town of Eads, Colorado and is open five days a week. Please view the directions tab for more information.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Winter off season period, Jan 1 to Mar 15, 2027: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Closed
- Closed Veterans Day, Nov 11: Closed
- Fall off season period, Nov 14 to Dec 31, 2026: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Closed
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Closed Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- Closed New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Closed MLK, Jan 18: Closed
- Closed Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: Closed
Getting there
The Sand Creek Massacre is located in Kiowa County, Colorado. To visit the site, follow Colorado State Highway 96 east off Highway 287 near Eads, or west off Highway 385 at Sheridan Lake. Near Chivington, turn north onto County Road 54/Chief White Antelope Way or at Brandon, turn north onto County Road 59. Follow these roads to their intersections with County Road W. The park entrance is along CR W a mile east (right) of CR 54 or several miles west (left) of CR 59.
Weather
Weather conditions at the park vary considerably. Temperatures range from over 100°F in summer to under 20°F in winter. Visitors can expect blowing dust and sand year-round, especially during infrequent storms. Some of these storms produce violent tornadoes or large blizzards, so prepare accordingly, and contact the on-duty Ranger to ask about road conditions at (719)-438-5916
Things to do
Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hiking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Sand Creek Massacre ↗