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?
Alerts
- InformationPrimary Phone Line is Experiencing Intermittent Service Disruptions
The primary phone line is experiencing intermittent service disruptions. If you are unable to reach staff, please email us at [email protected]. Please understand that emails will not be answered immediately. The park's website will have the most up-to-date information.
- InformationNPS ↗Oversized Vehicles are Unable to Park in Visitor Center Parking Lot
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.
Fire nearby
- WildfireBorder
35 mi from the park's reference point · 100 acres
Within 50 miles, as of 2026-10-14. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Check the park's alerts and the managing office before you drive.
Fees & passes
| Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Private VehiclePrivate non-commercial vehicle. | $25 | |
| MotorcycleValid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. | $20 | |
| Per PersonPer person fee | $15 | |
| Commercial tours · by vehicle capacity | ||
| SedanCommercial Rate for a vehicle holds up to 6 people, $25 plus per person. | $25 | |
| VanVan holds up to 15 people | $40 | |
| Mini-busCommercial vehicle that holds up to 25 passengers | $40 | |
| Motor CoachCommercial Bus $100.00 (26 or more seats, regardless of occupancy) | $100 | |
Hours
| Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Seasonal Hours | Daily · 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Closed for Thanksgiving | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Closed for the Holiday Season | Hours not published |
| Jan 1, 2027Closed for the New Years Day | Hours not published |
When to go
June draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Little Bighorn Battlefield Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
The Little Bighorn Battlefield Visitor Center is currently closed due to renovations. There is a small contact station set up near the restroom which also houses the bookstore and rangers to answer visitor questions. Visitors can access the contact station from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
No campgrounds, no webcams, no things to do or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
News
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Commemorates 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn ↗2026-06-23
On June 25-27, 2026, the National Park Service, in partnership with tribal nations, elected officials, descendants, historians, and community partners, will honor the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little…
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Reference
Wildlife
Full checklist: 60 birds, 25 mammalsHide
Raptors & owlsAmerican Kestrel · Ferruginous Hawk · Northern Harrier · Red-tailed Hawk · Swainson's Hawk · Turkey Vulture
Waterfowl & wadersCanada Goose · Common Merganser · Great Blue Heron
Shorebirds & seabirdsKilldeer · Spotted Sandpiper · Upland Sandpiper
Gamebirds & dovesEurasian Collared Dove · Mourning Dove · Ring-necked Pheasant · Rock Pigeon · Sharp-tailed Grouse
WoodpeckersDowny Woodpecker · Hairy Woodpecker · Northern Flicker
Also on the checklistAmerican Crow · American Goldfinch · American Robin · Barn Swallow · Belted Kingfisher · Black-billed Magpie · Black-capped Chickadee · Black-headed Grosbeak · Brewer's Blackbird · Brewer's Sparrow · Brown Thrasher · Brown-headed Cowbird · Bullock's Oriole · Cedar Waxwing · Chipping Sparrow · Cliff Swallow · Common Grackle · Eastern Kingbird · European Starling · Grasshopper Sparrow · Gray Catbird · Horned Lark · House Finch · House Wren · Lark Bunting · Lark Sparrow · Loggerhead Shrike · Mallard · Northern Rough-winged Swallow · Song Sparrow · Spotted Towhee · Veery · Vesper Sparrow · Western Kingbird · Western Meadowlark · Western Wood Pewee · White-breasted Nuthatch · White-crowned Sparrow · Wilson's Warbler · Yellow Warbler
Small mammalsBushy-tailed woodrat · Deer mouse · Meadow jumping mouse · Merriam's shrew · Mountain cottontail · Northern grasshopper mouse · Northern pocket gopher · Prairie vole · Thirteen-lined ground squirrel · Western harvest mouse · White-footed mouse · Yellow-pine chipmunk · porcupine
PredatorsCoyote · Raccoon · Red fox · Striped skunk
Hoofed mammalsMule deer · White-tailed deer
BatsBig brown bat · Hoary bat · Little brown myotis · Long-legged myotis · Silver-haired bat
Also on the checklistAntelope
Activities
Weather & climate
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
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Little Bighorn Battlefield?
Entrance is $25 per private vehicle, $20 per motorcycle, and $15 per person on foot or bike. Private non-commercial vehicle.
Source: National Park Service
Which passes work at Little Bighorn Battlefield?
The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee here.
Source: Is the pass worth it
Can I pay the entrance fee in cash?
No. Little Bighorn Battlefield takes cards only at the entrance.
Source: National Park Service
When is entrance to Little Bighorn Battlefield free?
Next on October 27, Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. 2 fee-free days are left this year, for US residents only.
Source: Free entrance days
Do I need a reservation to enter Little Bighorn Battlefield?
No. There is no timed-entry or entrance reservation at Little Bighorn Battlefield. Camping and some tours have their own reservations.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Little Bighorn Battlefield?
Standard hours are 8:00AM - 4:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Little Bighorn Battlefield right now?
2 active alerts as of October 14, 2026: Primary Phone Line is Experiencing Intermittent Service Disruptions; Oversized Vehicles are Unable to Park in Visitor Center Parking Lot.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Little Bighorn Battlefield?
42,405 recreation visits in 2025, number 277 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Little Bighorn Battlefield?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Little Bighorn Battlefield established?
1879. It covers about 1.2 square miles.
Source: Wikipedia
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