§ 02 — 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.
§ 03 — 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
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sat
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 25 mph SSE
Sun
93°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph NE
Mon
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph E
Tue
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SE
Wed
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SSE
Thu
82°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph SE
Fri
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph SE