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Current NPS alerts (0)
NPS lists no current alerts for this site as of Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
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.
- Type
- National Battlefield
- State
- Montana
- Address
- 16425 Highway 43 West, Wisdom, MT 59761