Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
National Monument ยท Montana
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Historical battlefield in Montana, United States
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument preserves the site of the June 25 and 26, 1876, Battle of the Little Bighorn, near Crow Agency, Montana, in the United States. It also serves as a memorial to those who fought in the battle: George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry and a combined Lakota-Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho force. Custer National Cemetery, on the battlefield, is part of the national monument. The site of the connected military action led by Marcus Reno and Frederick Benteen is also part of the National Monument, but is about 3 miles (4.83ย km) southeast of the main site.
About Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
This land is a place to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made here on June 25 and 26, 1876, when Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors fought against a deliberate attack by the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry, led by Lt. Col. George Custer, who sought to enforce policies that threatened their traditional way of life. How are the results of the battle felt in the West and Indigenous communities today?
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Operating Hours
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Winter Season Hours
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument winter season hours begin October 1. The park is currently closed Monday to Thursday. The temporary contact station, bookstore, entrance gate, and Custer National Cemetery are open from 8 am to 4 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The 4.5 Mile Tour Road, Last Stand Hill, the Indian Memorial, the Reno-Benteen Entrenchment and Deep Ravine Trail are open from 8 am to 3:30 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 8:00AM - 4:00PM | 8:00AM - 4:00PM | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?
Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25.00. Private non-commercial vehicle. Entrance - Motorcycle: $20.00. Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Entrance - Per Person: $15.00. Per person fee Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00. Commercial Rate for a vehicle holds up to 6 people, $25 plus per person. Commercial Entrance - Van: $40.00. Van holds up to 15 people Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00. Commercial vehicle that holds up to 25 passengers Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00. Commercial Bus $100.00 (26 or more seats, regardless of occupancy)
What are the best activities at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?
Popular activities at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument include: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping.
What is the weather like at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument average weather: Spring: 50-60 (F) degree days/ 30+/- (F) degree nights Summer: 70-100 (F) degree days/ 45-60+ (F) degree nights Fall: 40-50 (F) degree days/ 25+/- (F) degree nights Winter: 20-30 (F) degree days/ 0+/- (F) degree nights
How do I get to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?
Take Interstate I-90 and exit at the Crow Agency Exit 510 at Jct. 212. To reach Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, turn right at the park entrance onto Battlefield Tour Road 756.
Entrance Fees
Private non-commercial vehicle.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Per person fee
Commercial Rate for a vehicle holds up to 6 people, $25 plus per person.
Van holds up to 15 people
Commercial vehicle that holds up to 25 passengers
Commercial Bus $100.00 (26 or more seats, regardless of occupancy)
Weather
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument average weather: Spring: 50-60 (F) degree days/ 30+/- (F) degree nights Summer: 70-100 (F) degree days/ 45-60+ (F) degree nights Fall: 40-50 (F) degree days/ 25+/- (F) degree nights Winter: 20-30 (F) degree days/ 0+/- (F) degree nights
Directions
Take Interstate I-90 and exit at the Crow Agency Exit 510 at Jct. 212. To reach Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, turn right at the park entrance onto Battlefield Tour Road 756.
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