Things To Do

Ranger Talks

Interpretive ranger talks are offered during regular park hours at 10 am and 2 pm. Talks last approximately 30 - 40 minutes. NOTE: These are stationary talks, not walking tours. For details contact park staff at [phone] (Thursday through Monday) 9 am to 4 pm.


* Enjoy a safe visit - please stay on designated trails at all times.

*Park walking trails are marked by the black dotted line on the map above. For visitor safety, please stay on designated trails at all times.

 

At the Site:

• Learn about the massacre from an interpretive ranger.
• Rest among the trees in the Visitor Use Area.
• Walk to the top of Monument Hill.
• Look for rare birds, insects, and flora.
• Admire the High Plains landscape as you continue along the Bluff Trail.
• Honor the deceased by paying respect at the Repatriation Area.

 

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is open Thursday through Monday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. For additional information, please call the park at 719-729-3003 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) or visit www.nps.gov/sand.

 

Nearby Attractions:

• John Martin Reservoir
• Grenada Relocation Camp (Amache)
• Bent's Old Fort NHS
• Queens State Wildlife Area
• Bent's New Fort
• Canyon and Plains of Southeast Colorado
• Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association
• Boggsville Historic Site

 

For more information on planning your visit

Please look at one of these other pages:

Basic Information

Directions and Transportation

Calendar of Events

Safety

Accessibility

Brochures