Visitor Center at the Big Hole National Battlefield
Facility · Montana ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big Hole National Battlefield (National Battlefield) · Restricted Access
The park's visitor center offers museum exhibits, a film, and a book sales area. The award-winning film Weet'uciklitukt: There's No Turning Back, Battle at Big Hole provides an introduction to the Nez Perce Flight of 1877 and the battle that took place at this site. The film is shown throughout the day and is close-captioned. Audio and braille guides are available upon request.
Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Getting there
The Big Hole National Battlefield and its visitor center are located on Highway 43 ten miles west of the town of Wisdom in southwestern Montana.
45.64135, -113.64329 · 45°38'28.8"N 113°38'35.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 30 | 39 | 49 | 59 | 67 | 78 | 77 | 68 | 53 | 36 | 25 |
| Low °F | 3 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 3 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Visitor Center at the Big Hole National Battlefield
- Can you reserve a site at Visitor Center at the Big Hole National Battlefield?
- No. Visitor Center at the Big Hole National Battlefield is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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- May Creek Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
- May Creek Cabin 9.4 mi · Campground
- Mussigbrod Campground 10.3 mi · Campground
- Steel Creek Campground 15.1 mi · Campground
- Pintler Campground 17 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (406) 689-3155
- Email biho_visitor_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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