Directions

Directions

Amache National Historic Site is in southeastern Colorado about 1.5 miles west of the town of Granada, 17.5 miles east of Lamar, and half an hour drive from the Kansas border. The site is located off Highway 385/50 along the Santa Fe Trail.

From Granada:

Travel west on Highway 385/50 for one mile. Turn left at the Amache sign onto County Road 23 5/10.

From Lamar:

Travel east on Highway 385/50 for 17.5 miles. Turn right at the brown Amache sign onto County Road 23 5/10.

Transportation

Granada, Colorado is a four hour from the closest major airport, Denver International. Colorado Springs Airport is another option and is approximately three hours by car. Lamar, Colorado is served by Amtrak and is approximately a 20-minute drive from the park.

 
 group of people explore and walk through historic garden with small wooden arch
Plan Your Visit

Visit the site and nearby museum managed by the Amache Preservation Society.

A road weaves between a guard tower and barrack. A water tower is in the background.
Map

View the map to see where Amache is located.

Last updated: January 29, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Amache National Historic Site
PO Box 44

Granada, CO 81041

Phone:

719-936-7600

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