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Big Hole National Battlefield
National Battlefield · MT
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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (1)
Howitzer and Siege Trails Closed Beginning 9/7
The Howitzer and Siege trails will be closed starting on 9/7 for several weeks due to bridge repairs.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Ranger Talk
Sep 2, 2026 · Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.
Ranger Talk
Sep 2, 2026 · Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.
Bannack State Park Historian: Summer Speaker Series
Sep 5, 2026
Emilia Deino: Summer Speaker Series
Sep 6, 2026
Things to Do
Explore the Walking Trails
Explore the battlefield through 3 different trails: the Nez Perce camp trail (1.6 miles round trip with no elevation gain, the Howitzer capture site (0.8 miles round trip with 320ft elevation gain) and the Siege area trail (1.2 miles round trip with 50ft elevation gain). Allow approximately 2 hours to complete all 3 trails.
Visitor Centers
- Visitor Center at the Big Hole National Battlefield
Webcams
Source: National Park Service.