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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $25[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- June[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 42,405[3]
- Visitor centers
- 1[4]
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is a National Monument in Montana run as a unit of the National Park System[5]. NPS lists a $25 entrance fee for a private vehicle, and fees are cashless[1][6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[9].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[10] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[10] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[10] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[10] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[10] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[10] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[10] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[10] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[10] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS recorded its highest monthly visit count in 2025 in June, with 11,707 recreation visits[2]. October 2025 had 0 recorded visits[2]. NPS lists winter season hours that begin after Labor Day[11]. Under those hours, the entrance gate and cemetery open at 8:00 am and the contact station closes at 4:00 pm[11]. The tour road and several battlefield sites close earlier, at 3:30 pm[11]. NPS lists closures on Thanksgiving, December 25 and New Year's Day[11]. NPS describes summer days of 70 to 100 degrees F and winter days of 20 to 30 degrees F[12].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 267 |
| February | 217 |
| March | 1,210 |
| April | 2,077 |
| May | 4,848 |
| June | 11,707 |
| July | 7,631 |
| August | 6,304 |
| September | 7,588 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 348 |
| December | 208 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets are allowed only where permitted, and there they need to be in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet or less[13]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[13]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[13].
Before you go
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee?
- NPS lists $25 for a private vehicle, $20 for a motorcycle and $15 per person[1][7][8]. Fees are cashless[6].
- Does the park accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS says the park accepts it for entrance[9]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[10].
- What are the hours?
- NPS lists winter season hours that begin after Labor Day, with the entrance gate open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm[11]. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $25. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 211,296, 2022: 168,433, 2023: 227,295, 2024: 111,825, 2025: 42,405. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Little Bighorn Battlefield Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Montana. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Seasonal Hours: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument winter season hours begin after Labor Day, September 8th. The temporary contact station, bookstore, entrance gate, and Custer... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15