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National Monument · Montana

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

National Monument in Montana. $25 per vehicle.

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TypeNational Monument
StateMontana
Entrance fee$25 per vehicle
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkYellowstone (164 mi)
Closest airportBIL (57 mi)
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. Photo: NPS photo

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Montana.

In the park service’s words

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?

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: $25 per vehicle. The America the Beautiful pass covers it.

Hours: Daily, 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument winter season hours begin after Labor Day, September 8th. The temporary contact station, bookstore, entrance gate, and Custer National Cemetery are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The 4.5 Mile Tour Road, Last Stand Hill, the Indian Memorial, the Reno-Benteen Entrenchment and Deep Ravine Trail are open from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. There is no access after 3:30 pm to any of the listed areas.

Getting there

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) Billings, MT No road route 57 Regional
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) Sheridan, WY No road route 58 Regional
Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) Cody, WY No road route 106 Regional
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Salt Lake City, UT No road route 402 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Little Bighorn Battlefield Visitor Center: Daily, 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Visitors can access the contact station and bookstore from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Yellowstone, about 164 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?

$25 per vehicle.

Where is Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?

In Montana. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Billings Logan International Airport, about 57 miles away.

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