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Big Hole National Battlefield

Wisdom, MT

History

The site of the 1877 battle between Nez Perce families and the US Army, in a quiet mountain valley on MT-43. A visitor center explains the flight of the Nez Perce, and trails lead to the camp site.

Nearest town
Wisdom, MT
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.6460, -113.6490

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Montana’s gold rush trail: Virginia City, Bannack and Big Hole – Stipa comata (Hesperostipa comata) (17348382932)© Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Themed road trips

Montana’s gold rush trail: Virginia City, Bannack and Big Hole

269 mi8 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • May Creek CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Big Hole National Battlefield · 21 pitches
    CaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mussigbrod CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Big Hole National Battlefield · 10 pitches
    CaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jennings Camp CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Big Hole National Battlefield · 4 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Martin Creek CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Big Hole National Battlefield · 7 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Crazy Creek CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Big Hole National Battlefield · 7 pitches
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  • Crazy Creek Horse CampCampsite
    23 mi from Big Hole National Battlefield
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All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Big Hole National Battlefield?

Big Hole National Battlefield is in Wisdom, MT, at GPS 45.6460, -113.6490. It is about 48 mi from Hamilton.

Can you camp near Big Hole National Battlefield?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is May Creek Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Big Hole National Battlefield?

Big Hole National Battlefield is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Montana’s gold rush trail: Virginia City, Bannack and Big Hole.

What is there to see near Big Hole National Battlefield?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bannack State Park (46 mi), Nevada City (85 mi), Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park (88 mi) and Montana State Capitol (102 mi).

When is the best time to visit Big Hole National Battlefield?

The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)