Information Center
Visitor Center · Colorado ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 3,964 ft
- Elevation
The information center is located at the historic site, which is eight miles north of the town of Chivington. It provides education and orientation materials and has a sales outlet for educational merchandise. The information center maintains the same hours as the park.
NOTE: park store sales end at 3:30 pm.
Getting there
The Sand Creek Massacre contact station is located approximately 23 miles east of Eads, Colorado. From Highway 96, turn north onto Chief White Antelope Way (County Rd 54). In 7 miles, turn right (east) onto County Road W. The entrance will be in approximately one mile on the left (north) side of the road.
38.54423, -102.50370 · 38°32'39.2"N 102°30'13.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 76 | 87 | 92 | 89 | 82 | 69 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 14 | 18 | 26 | 35 | 46 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 52 | 37 | 26 | 16 |
| Precip in | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Information Center
- Can you reserve a site at Information Center?
- No. Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Contact
- Phone (719) 438-5916
- Email sand_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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