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.
The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is located in an isolated area. When visiting, please bring water and appropriate outdoor clothing. Please stay on the walking trail at all times.
All pets must be on a leash.
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.
Did You Know?
Toll Mountain, 7415' (2260m), forming a prominent part of the Chisos Basin, is named for Roger Toll, Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. During winters, he evaluated proposed park sites. It was in this role, leaving the Big Bend in 1936, that he was killed in a car accident.
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