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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Designation: National Monument

Location: Montana

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📘 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 sun sets behind the Indian Memorial.

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

Headstone can still been seen even with the fresh snow that blankets the battlefield .

The monument and battlefield are open year round, even in winter when snow coats the ground.

Credit: Brandon Blackburn

The stone house sits on the edge of the Custer National Cemetery.

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

The Seventh Calvary Memorial at dusk.

About 40 to 50 men of the original 210 were cornered on the hill where the monument now stands.

Credit: Brandon Blackburn

A rising moon peaks above the eastern horizon in January.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument moon rising above the Indian Memorial

Credit: Marvin Dawes

Activities

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Operating Hours

Sunday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 6:00PM

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle
Private non-commercial vehicle.
$25.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
one motorcycle and passenger
$20.00
Entrance - Per Person
Per person fee
$15.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
Commercial Rate for a vehicle holds up to 6 people, $25 plus per person.
$25.00
Commercial Entrance - Van
Van holds up to 15 people
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Commercial vehicle that holds up to 25 passengers
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Commercial Bus $100.00 (26 or more seats, regardless of occupancy)
$100.00

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Monday, Mar 16

Patchy moderate snow

Patchy moderate snow

High: 40.6°F | Low: 13.8°F

Humidity: 61%

Wind: 7.8 mph

Rain Chance: 78%

UV Index: 1.1

Sunrise: 07:20 AM

Sunset: 07:17 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (11%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 20.4°F

Cloud Cover: 78%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Tuesday, Mar 17

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

High: 56.8°F | Low: 36.7°F

Humidity: 77%

Wind: 28.4 mph

Rain Chance: 89%

UV Index: 1

Sunrise: 07:18 AM

Sunset: 07:18 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (5%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 39.3°F

Cloud Cover: 89%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Mar 18

Sunny

Sunny

High: 68.7°F | Low: 35.2°F

Humidity: 70%

Wind: 12.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.9

Sunrise: 07:16 AM

Sunset: 07:19 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (1%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 43.8°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

The Park is ONLY OPEN Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Park Closure
The park is closed Monday through Thursday. Visitors can expect this closure to last through the foreseeable future. There is no access to any part of the park during closures. For questions call 406-924-9167.

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The Park is ONLY OPEN Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Park Closure
The park is closed Monday through Thursday. Visitors can expect this closure to last through the foreseeable future. There is no access to any part of the park during closures. For questions call 406-924-9167.

More Info

Oversized Vehicles are Unable to Park in Visitor Center Parking Lot Park Closure
Due to construction, oversized vehicles will not be allowed to park in the visitor center parking lot due to lack of space and ability to turn-around safely. There is oversized parking along the main park road.

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Oversized Vehicles are Unable to Park in Visitor Center Parking Lot Park Closure
Due to construction, oversized vehicles will not be allowed to park in the visitor center parking lot due to lack of space and ability to turn-around safely. There is oversized parking along the main park road.

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Winter Hours Begin on October 1, 2025: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Information
Little Bighorn Battlefield will be moving to our winter hours beginning October 1st. All available facilities will be open at 8:00 AM. The Tour Road, Last Stand Hill, and Reno-Benteen area will close at 3:30 PM. The contact station, bookstore, and national cemetery will close at 4:00 PM.

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

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