Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

This place is much more than a museum to learn about history. It is a solemn place that allows one to transport themselves, albiet momentarily, to what life on the plains really looked like. Located in off the highway, my first thoughts was how well preserved the location is. You can view across the plains and scattered hills and not see any resemblance of 21st century life such as buildings or telephone wires. I highly recommend two experiences when visiting. First, participate in a ranger talk. During our visit the ranger was captivating, knowledgeable and friendly. The talk sets the tone and provides the visitor an opportunity to begin their mindful transportation. It sets the tone for the events of what occurred here. Our ranger talk was provided by one who also is a professor in Arizona. Secondly, take a self guided walk along the path towards the ravine. As you walk along the path you will encounter grave markers of service men and native Americans that fell at the spot. There are also a few informational markers that describe what occurred. You can also listen to pre-recorded informational recordings via the marker instructions. The drive along the battlefield is also recommended as it takes to further out to areas where other skirmishes occurred. The museum has various artifacts one should explore after exploring the grounds. There is also a small gift shop to purchase souvenir items and snacks. Restrooms are also available. Plenty of parking. It was both a sad and uplifting experience visiting this national cemetery. I appreciate the park rangers knowledgeable presentation and their captivating manner to their presentations.

Very nice staff and very well laid out.You get a real feel for how things happen and who was where on the field. The roadside plaques are excellent. They explained what was happening at that spot and have a painted view of how it must’ve looked. They also have quotes from participants or witnesses that bring an immediacy to the tour. My only complaint is that there are at least three different sets of numbered tours. This can get confusing unless you stick to one. I would recommend going with the national Park app tour of the battlefield. It seemed the best version that I could tell. If you want to go low tech follow the numbers on the official park pamphlet. There is a temporary visitor center that has an excellent book store. They are remodeling the main visitor center and it’s expected to open in 2026.

Nov 3rd 2024- windy sunny day. A little cold but not to bad. Very quiet. Maybe 1 other car. Just beautiful a magical place. Staff was very nice and helpful. Start at the end about 5 mile drive then work way back to final fight. However the audio tour works in reverse. Make sure to learn a little history before you go. A fabulous selection of books inside temp shop.

Please be advised: admission is paid at the gate (per carload) and is credit or debit only (they did not tell you this until you were at the window). 2024 rates were $25/car. Our visit today was a powerful and moving experience, all the more so because of our park ranger guide (Michael) who gave an amazing 50 minute guided tour. Without him, we would not have gotten as much out of it

It's hard to explain the extent of the battlefield here. TV movies don't do this battle justice and are totally unfair and unfounded. The tribe here did not want to be involved in the battle with the calvary, according to tribal records and accounts, but were ready to protect their women and children. Custer made so many mistakes according to what is known, which is not much in reality. A very interesting and amazing experience for me. If you're a history or western fan it's a great place for a learning experience 👍

We visited early October, unseasonably warm, on a Monday. Unfortunately, the real visitor center is closed, they’re using a portable trailer. Also unfortunately, their map numbers didn’t match up to their audio app numbers, and some pullouts didn’t even have numbers. Last, unfortunately, the Reno-Benteen battlefield was totally unexplained as there were no maps to purchase and none of the walking route numbers matched anything on the map or the audio tour. I know NPS can do better than this.

Spent a couple of hours visiting the National Monument, reflecting on the protracted conflict between greed and survival, and disheartened by the numerous hardships and difficulties endured by the Native people in their battle for survival and cultural preservation. Ample parking. Restroom with flashing toilets. There is a small visitor center onsite while the larger one undergoes renovations.

Entry fee is $25 per vehicle. If you're a veteran (get your FREE lifetime National Park entry card), then it's no charge to enter There's not a lot to see. At the time this was written, the visitors center was closed so they're using a temporary single wide unit. It seems there's limited information to really appreciate the history that occurred here in 1875. If you're really into history, or just like visiting historic American sites, you'll enjoy this, otherwise, after 10 minutes, you'll likely move on.