The park is along the Arkansas River in Otero County of southeastern Colorado. The park is accessed via US Highway 50 and Colorado 194. The park is approximately 170 miles southeast of Denver. The park is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.
Weather can vary greatly throughout the day.
Guided tours hourly Memorial Day to Labor Day. Daily living history demonstrations Memorial Day through Labor Day Additional events may be aided with little prior notice, check periodically with the park for an updated schedule. Let us know of wheel chair accessible areas in our Natural Environs for enjoyment by persons using wheel chairs, as it is has been very difficult for me to get my Dad to many of the interesting places that most of us walk into. More will be added to this page in time,if you have material that would help the completeness of this page then,Please send it to Colorado-Mall . Wildlife means the animals are wild, and under certain circumstances can dangerous.