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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE NHS IS OPEN 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DAILY.  THE SITE WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON DECEMBER 1, 2008 - APRIL 1, 2009

CAMPING IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE NHS.

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

TO SCHEDULE A VISIT BETWEEN DECEMBER 1 AND APRIL 1, PLEASE CALL OR WRITE THE PARK AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE.  ACCESS WILL BE DETERMINED BY AVAILABILITY OF STAFF AND FORECAST WEATHER CONDITIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
News Clips of George Hopkins stranded on Devils Tower  

Did You Know?
As a publicity stunt, George Hopkins parachuted onto Devils Tower on October 1, 1941. He was stranded for six days before he could be rescued.

Last Updated: November 13, 2008 at 13:36 EST