Safety

Big Hole National Battlefield is located 6,300 feet above sea level. Visitors may need to slow their pace when walking. Drinking plenty of fluids is encouraged as summers and winters in the Big Hole Valley can be dry. Weather conditions can vary greatly at any time of year. Layered clothing is highly recommended. Insect repellant is also advisable in the summer.

The park is also in the middle of the Northern Rocky Mountains and home to many large animals. These include black bears, mountain lions, elk, moose and mule deer. If you see any wildlife, admire it from afar and give it plenty of space. Never approach wildlife. If any animal reacts to your presence, you are too close.

The nearest facilities are in Wisdom, MT, 10 miles east of the battlefield. Wisdom features a gas station, small market, and a restaurant.

Cell phone coverage is spotty in the Big Hole Valley. There is a pay phone available outside of the visitor center.

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local and federal firearms laws before entering the park. No firearms are permitted inside the Visitor Center.