Big Hole National Battlefield
34 nearby · 233 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
At a glance
- Near the park
- 34 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 233 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 34
- Aerial viewPublic Land
May Creek Campground
6.6 mi · Sula, MT
- Public Land
May Creek Cabin
8.6 mi · Sula, MT
Free and dispersed nearby 233
See them on the map- Bitteroot FlowersWisdom, MT2.0 mi
- HorsesWisdom, MT2.3 mi
- Elk ButtWisdom, MT2.6 mi
- DogWisdom, MT2.8 mi
- 2 CampersWisdom, MT2.8 mi
- CornerWisdom, MT2.9 mi
Services nearby: 1 rest area
About Big Hole
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nımí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor…
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nımí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
Plan your visit
Getting there
Big Hole National Battlefield is located on Highway 43 ten miles west of the town of Wisdom in southwestern Montana. Bear Paw Battlefield is located on Route 240 sixteen miles south of the town of Chinook in…
Weather
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Wisdom has a humid continental climate.
Plan your visit
Hours
The grounds and trails at Big Hole National Battlefield are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Getting there
Big Hole National Battlefield is located on Highway 43 ten miles west of the town of Wisdom in southwestern Montana. Bear Paw Battlefield is located on Route 240 sixteen miles south of the town of Chinook in north-central Montana.
Weather
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Wisdom has a humid continental climate.
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