Little Bighorn Battlefield
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is the site of the devastating 1876 battle between George Custer’s 7th US Cavalry and Native American warriors, located 4 hours west of Spearfish, SD.
- Visit the site of Custer’s last stand at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
- Located 215 miles west of Spearfish.
- See Custer National Cemetery and Indian Memorial.
- Daily fees: $5/individual (foot, motorcycle, bicycle), $10/personal sedan.
- Open year-round; summer hours from 8 am – 9 pm.
- Call: (406) 638 – 3217.
Overview
On June 25th and 26th of 1876, Lt. Col. George Custer led his attachment of US soldiers against the combined forces of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors in the shadow of the Little Bighorns. Resisting efforts that would force their tribes onto reservation lands, the tribes defeated Custer’s divided regiment, killing 263 US soldiers including Custer. Today, the battlefield is a National Monument commemorating all those who perished during the tragic meeting.
Hours/Seasons
Little Bighorn Battlefield is open year-round. Hours are as follows:
- Memorial Day – July 31, 8 am – 9 pm
- August 1 – Labor Day, 8 am – 8 pm
- September and October, 8 am – 6 pm
- November – April, 8 am – 4:30 pm
*Facility hours may vary.
**Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Fees
Daily entrance fees are:
- $5 on foot, motorcycle or bicycle
- $10 for private vehicle
- $25 for commercial sedans (1-6 people)
- $40 for commercial vans/mini-buses (7-15 people)
- $100 for commercial buses (charter buses)
Contact
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
PO Box 39
Exit 510 Off I-90 Hwy 212
Crow Agency, MT 59022-0039
Park HQ Ph: (406) 638 – 2621
Visitor Information Ph: (406) 638 - 3217
Highlights
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument includes a visitor center with a museum and memorial library, Last Stand Hill featuring Indian Memorial, Custer National Cemetery, Reno-Benteen Tour Road and Deep Ravine Trail.
Between Memorial Day and mid-August enjoy ranger-led talks, guided tours and orientation movies.
Getting Here
To reach Little Bighorn Battlefield from Spearfish, SD, travel 11 miles on US-85 N before turning left onto US-212 and continue for approximately 200 miles. The battlefield is located at the junction of I-90 and Hwy-212 in Crow Agency, MT.