Pikes Peak National Cemetery

The Gravesite Locator kiosk at Pikes Peak National Cemetery has been upgraded so every family can find, navigate to, and honor their Veteran.

Located in our Public Information Center, the kiosk helps visitors quickly locate loved ones’ resting places and navigate the cemetery with ease.

New and enhanced features include:
• Gravesite searches by name
• Printable maps with gravesite locations OR a quick scan from your phone with instant directions
• Daily interment schedules
• Floral policy information

And if the kiosk is unavailable or you prefer to use your phone, simply scan the onsite QR code to access the Gravesite Locator directly from your mobile device. Or use this link: https://www.cem.va.gov/nationwide-gravesite-locator/

This is more than a technology upgrade. It is part of an ongoing commitment to make the visitor experience more intuitive, accessible, and supportive during moments that matter deeply.

A sweet surprise for our staff and volunteers arrived on this rainy day as Girl Scout Troop 44105 delivered boxes of Girl Scout Cookies as a “thank you” for the work being done to honor and serve our Veterans and their families.

Their kindness and enthusiasm made our day. Grateful for their generosity, their smiles, and their commitment to community service. Thank you, for reminding us how meaningful simple acts of appreciation can be.

As the weather warms up, prairie rattlesnakes may be active on the grounds. We ask all visitors to please stay on paved roads, sidewalks, maintained pathways, and turf sections, and avoid walking through prairie grass or undeveloped areas.

Prairie rattlesnakes are a native part of Colorado’s ecosystem and generally avoid people whenever possible. They are not aggressive, but they may defend themselves if surprised or stepped near. Giving them space is the safest approach for both visitors and wildlife.

A few helpful reminders:
• Stay aware of your surroundings while visiting the grounds
• Watch where you step, especially near rocks, tall grass, and sunny areas
• Keep children close
• Never attempt to approach, move, or handle a snake
• If you see a rattlesnake, calmly back away and notify cemetery staff if needed

Thank you for helping us keep the grounds safe while respecting the natural habitat we share.

For the past two months, we have been engaged in a headstone raise and realignment project in Sections C and D at the historic Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, CO.

Within the next week, more than 600 headstones will have been carefully raised, reset, and realigned. Over time, natural settling, weather, and changing ground conditions can cause markers to shift or sink. Through projects like this, we ensure that each headstone remains upright, level, and aligned in keeping with National Cemetery Administration standards.

The next phase of this project will include regrading the sections and installing new sod. The replacement turf has been selected for its suitability to southeastern Colorado’s climate and growing conditions, helping to create a healthier, more sustainable landscape while maintaining the cemetery’s dignified appearance for years to come.

This work reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining these hallowed grounds as places of honor, remembrance, and respect.

PROJECT DELAYED!!!!

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AFFECTING ACCESS TO PIKES PEAK NATIONAL CEMETERY

Beginning June 1, Drennan Road will be closed east of Marksheffel Road to Horizonview Drive for construction. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks.

During this time, access to Pikes Peak National Cemetery will be available using the designated detour route. Please plan accordingly for increase in travel time.

Detour Directions To the Cemetery:
• From Marksheffel Road, travel east on Bradley Road (the parallel road south of Drennan Rd).
• Continue on Bradley Road to Horizonview Drive.
• Turn left (north) onto Horizonview Drive.
• Continue north and then turn right (east) onto Drennan Road to reach the Pikes Peak National Cemetery entrance.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and planning accordingly. Your cooperation helps ensure timely and reliable access for all families, visitors, and funeral services.

This afternoon, a day after Memorial Day, the State of Colorado Society of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 held a dedication ceremony for the memorial monument added earlier this year to our Memorial Walkway at Pikes Peak National Cemetery.

This volunteer women’s organization is dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving and increasing knowledge of the history of the American people. The Colorado Society was organized in 1902 here in Colorado Springs.

The War of 1812 helped define our young nation’s independence and resilience. Like the other monuments along the walkway, this memorial connects that early generation of service to the Veterans honored throughout the cemetery today—reminding us that the call to serve, and the courage to answer it, has continued for more than 250 years.

We are grateful to the Society and all who attended today’s meaningful ceremony.

A good turn out today at historic Fort Lyon National Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony to honors fallen Veterans, their families, and all prisoners of war or those missing in action who never returned home.

Thank you to all who came out and all who participated and contributed: Las Animas VFW Auxiliary Post 2411/ District 6, VFW Post 2411, and American Legion Post 6 Las Animas, CO.

Thank you to everyone who helped make today’s Memorial Day ceremony at Pikes Peak National Cemetery so meaningful.

We are deeply grateful to all of our speakers, honor guards, volunteers, community organizations, and attendees who came together to honor and remember our fallen service members. Your time, effort, and presence helped create a ceremony worthy of those who sacrificed so much for our nation.

We were also blessed with a beautiful Colorado day as families, veterans, and community members gathered in remembrance among these sacred grounds.

Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is never free, and today was a powerful reflection of gratitude, service, and community.