Amache National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Colorado
📘 Park Overview
Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, near Granada, Colorado was one of ten incarceration sites established by the War Relocation Authority during World War II to unjustly incarcerate Japanese Americans. Over 10,000 people, most American citizens, were incarcerated at Amache from 1942 to 1945.
🌤 Weather Information
The site is located in Colorado on the High Plains, an arid, windy, and sunny environment. Temperatures and conditions can be extreme in this region, with hot, arid summers that include occasional thunderstorms and tornadoes, as well as cold and snowy winters.
🚗 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.
Images
Reconstructed barracks, guard and water towers at the newly designated Amache National Historic Site
Credit: NPS Photo / Stuart West
Amache as seen from the water tower, circa 1942
Credit: Courtesy of Amache Preservation Society
The water tower at Amache was a landmark that could be seen from miles.
Credit: NPS Photo/J. Ellis
Gardens at Amache provided beauty in a harsh landscape.
Credit: Courtesy of Sonoma State.
Sunrise offers a time of quiet and peace for reflection.
Credit: NPS Photo/J. Kepford
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Mar 5
Sunny
High: 78.4°F | Low: 38.3°F
Humidity: 35%
Wind: 23.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 06:15 AM
Sunset: 05:47 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 43.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Mar 6
Overcast
High: 47.5°F | Low: 33°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 28.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:13 AM
Sunset: 05:48 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 38.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Mar 7
Sunny
High: 55.2°F | Low: 25.9°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 15.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:12 AM
Sunset: 05:49 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 30.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (3)
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 12:20AM MST until March 5 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Mar 5, 2026 2:20am
Expires: Mar 5, 2026 6:30pm
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 224, 225, 226, 227,
228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The
strongest winds will be in and near the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 11:38AM CST until March 5 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS
Effective: Mar 5, 2026 12:38pm
Expires: Mar 5, 2026 8:00pm
...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Thursday Afternoon Near
Colorado...
...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Friday Afternoon Near
Oklahoma...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton and Fire
Weather Zone 074 Stanton.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ this evening.
* WINDS...South 25 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any ignitions will have the potential to grow into
wildfires rapidly, and any wildfires will be difficult to
control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 4:59AM MST until March 5 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS
Effective: Mar 5, 2026 6:59am
Expires: Mar 5, 2026 8:00pm
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Thursday...
.Critical fire weather conditions associated with breezy south
winds and very low humidity are forecast behind a pronounced
dryline Thursday afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 041 Greeley, 253 Kit Carson
and 254 Cheyenne CO.
* TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM MST this evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
County Rd 23 5/10
Granada, CO 81041
🏤 Mailing Address:
Amache National Historic Site
PO Box 44
Granada, CO 81041
📞 Voice Phone: 719-936-7600
✉️ Email: Amache_visitor_information@nps.gov