7-Day Forecast
Sat
67°F
15 mph NNE
Sun
74°F
10 to 20 mph SE
Mon
67°F
10 to 15 mph N
Tue
70°F
5 to 15 mph SE
Wed
70°F
5 to 10 mph S
Thu
59°F
10 to 15 mph E
Fri
58°F
10 mph ENE
Overview
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.
Location
Directions
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 Notes
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
Sat
67°F
15 mph NNE
Sun
74°F
10 to 20 mph SE
Mon
67°F
10 to 15 mph N
Tue
70°F
5 to 15 mph SE
Wed
70°F
5 to 10 mph S
Thu
59°F
10 to 15 mph E
Fri
58°F
10 mph ENE
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
This site doesn't offer online reservations. Contact them directly to check availability or make a booking.
7194385916Trip Reports
0 reports
Sign in to leave a review.