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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. The site closes for the season December 1st through April 1st.

Camping is not allowed at the site.

Caution Large Vehicles and Mototcyclists: There is approximately eight (8) miles of dirt/sand roads leading otthe site.

To schedule a visit between December 1st and April 1st, call or write the park at least two (2) weeks in advance. Access will be determined by availability of staff and forcasted weather conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Caroline Lockhart's ranch house, photo by D. Cory  

Did You Know?
Caroline Lockhart Owned the Ranch from 1926 through 1955. Starting with 160 acres, she added land through purchase, homesteading and leases until she controlled over 6,034.75 acres. The Lockhart Ranch is the best preserved historic homestead available for public viewing in the Bighorn Basin.
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Last Updated: June 04, 2009 at 11:23 EST