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Big Hole National BattlefieldNez Perce Encampment along the Big Hole River
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Big Hole National Battlefield
Hours and Season

The visitor center is open daily. Winter hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Battlefield Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

The Battlefield is open from sunrise to sunset daily.  Access to the Battlefield during winter is by cross country ski or snowshoe.

War bonnet, a sign of honor and leadership.  

Did You Know?
Far from being led by one individual, the Nez Perce people in 1877 were led by many. Leadership roles changed with the ebb and tide of the long arduous summer.

Last Updated: January 28, 2007 at 12:56 EST