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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
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, or at Brandon, turn north onto County Road 59.  Follow these roads to their intersections with County Road W.  The park entrance is along W a mile east (right) of 54 or several miles west (left) of 59. 

CAUTION LARGE VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLISTS: THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES OF DIRT/SAND ROADS LEADING TO THE SITE.

Live to Play Another Day - BE SAFE!  

Did You Know?
Where's your buddy? Lake Powell has no lifeguards on duty anywhere. Swim at your own risk and always with a partner.

Last Updated: July 10, 2008 at 14:00 EST