Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Montana
📘 Park Overview
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?
🌤 Weather Information
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.
Images
The Indian Memorial is a circular earthwork carved gently into the prairie. The walls carry the names of those who fell here as well as the words of some who fought in the battle.
Credit: NPS photo
The monument and battlefield are open year round, even in winter when snow coats the ground.
Credit: Brandon Blackburn
The stone house once served as a house for the Superintendent and their family. It has been renovated and restored and now serves as an office and research area.
Credit: NPS photo
About 40 to 50 men of the original 210 were cornered on the hill where the monument now stands.
Credit: Brandon Blackburn
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument moon rising above the Indian Memorial
Credit: Marvin Dawes
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Aug 6
Sunny
High: 92.7°F | Low: 57.9°F
Humidity: 18%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.4
Sunrise: 05:59 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (34%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 59.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Aug 7
Sunny
High: 96.4°F | Low: 60.1°F
Humidity: 25%
Wind: 12.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 4.9
Sunrise: 06:00 AM
Sunset: 08:30 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (24%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 63.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Aug 8
Sunny
High: 97.6°F | Low: 65.4°F
Humidity: 16%
Wind: 19 mph
Rain Chance: 1%
UV Index: 6.3
Sunrise: 06:02 AM
Sunset: 08:28 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (16%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64.8°F
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn
For full details, visit the link below.
Location: Event parking will be located outside of the Battlefield. Follow signs to parking at I-90/ Hwy 212 junction. A free shuttle will transport event attendees into and around the Battlefield during the event. During the event, access to the Battlefield will be limited to free, NPS-sponsored shuttles and authorized vehicles only. No private vehicles will be permitted. The Battlefield trail system will remain open to pedestrian access during the event.
Date: Jun 25, 2026 12:00am to Jun 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn
For full details, visit the link below.
Location: Event parking will be located outside of the park boundary. Follow signs to parking at I-90/212 junction. A free shuttle will transport event attendees into and around the park during the event. During the event, access to the park will be limited to free, NPS-sponsored shuttles and authorized vehicles only. No private vehicles will be permitted. The park trail system will remain open to pedestrian access during the event.
Date: Jun 26, 2026 12:00am to Jun 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn
For full details, visit the link below.
Location: Event parking will be located outside of the park boundary. Follow signs to parking at I-90/212 junction. A free shuttle will transport event attendees into and around the park during the event. During the event, access to the park will be limited to free, NPS-sponsored shuttles and authorized vehicles only. No private vehicles will be permitted. The park trail system will remain open to pedestrian access during the event.
Date: Jun 27, 2026 12:00am to Jun 27, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
756 Battlefield Tour Road
Crow Agency, MT 59022
🏤 Mailing Address:
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
P.O. Box 39
Crow Agency, MT 59022-0039
📞 Voice Phone: 406-924-9167
✉️ Email: LIBI_information@nps.gov