Comanche National Grassland
The Comanche National Grassland preserves prairie and open steppe across southeastern Colorado, featuring wildlife, historic routes, and flat, expansive landscapes.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Plains |
| Subregion | Great Plains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
| District | Graham County |
| City | Eads |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.84 |
| Longitude | -103.65 |
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12:55 PM LOCAL TIMEStretching across southeastern Colorado, the Comanche National Grassland is a vast expanse of prairie and open plains that tell stories of long-distance travel and transient ecosystems. Visitors come to experience wildlife viewing, especially of mule deer, pronghorn, and a variety of oiseaux; to explore remnants of historic trails such as the Old U.S. Highway 50 and the Santa Fe Trail; and to enjoy activities like hiking, dispersed camping, and wildflower photography. The landscape is relatively flat, with elevations ranging roughly from 1,200 to 1,800 meters, and offers wide-open skies and dramatic canyon crossings at places like Owl Creek and Brown's Canyon. Nearby services are limited; most access points are rural and best suited to prepared travelers looking for solitude and field-level landscape immersion.
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