Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is located within Kiowa County in rural southeastern Colorado. The visitor center is located in the community of the Eads. The massacre site is 23 miles to the northeast of the visitor center.
Public Transportation
Currently there is no public transportation available between Sand Creek Massacre NHS and the surrounding communities.
Road Conditions
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is reached by traveling a minimum of 8 miles on dirt roads. Because of this, when there are significant amounts of rain or snow, it is recommended that you call the site at (719)-438-5916 to ask the on-duty Ranger for further information regarding road conditions.
Caution for Large Vehicles and Motorcycles: A minimum of eight (8) miles of dirt/sand roads lead to the site.
Directions to the Massacre Site from Eads
After leaving the Visitor Center in Eads, travel south on Maine St. for 1/10 mile.
Turn left onto Hwy. 287 South/96 East for 2.7 miles.
Turn left onto Hwy. 96 East for 11 miles, continue through the town of Chivington.
1/2 mile after Chivington, turn left, North, onto Chief White Antelope Way, County Road 54, for 7 miles.
Turn right (East), onto County Road W for 1.3 miles.
The entrance to the Massacre Site is on your left. Parking is available across from the picnic area.
Directions to Eads from the Massacre Site
Leaving the Massacre site, turn right, West, on Country Road W for 1.3 miles.
Turn left (South), onto Chief White Antelope Way, County Road 54 for 7 miles.
Turn right (West), onto Hwy. 96 West for 12 miles.
Merge onto Hwy. 287 N/96 West for 2.7 miles.
Turn right (North), onto Maine Street in the town of Eads for 1/10 mile.
The Visitor Center is located at the corner of Maine St. and 13th St. across from the movie theater.
Driving Directions Map to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.
