Visitor Center

Information Center

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site · Eads · Colorado — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The information center is located at the historic site, which is eight miles north of the town of Chivington. It provides education and orientation materials and has a sales outlet for educational merchandise. The information center maintains the same hours as the park. NOTE: park store sales end at 3:30 pm.

Getting there

The Sand Creek Massacre contact station is located approximately 23 miles east of Eads, Colorado. From Highway 96, turn north onto Chief White Antelope Way (County Rd 54). In 7 miles, turn right (east) onto County Road W. The entrance will be in approximately one mile on the left (north) side of the road.

Contact
(719) 438-5916

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.