Discover Big Horn County

Discover Big Horn County through places with different points of focus: Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates the 1876 battle, while water, scenery, and ranger programs shape visits to Bighorn Canyon. Museums, memorial sites, and cultural events add to the picture. To plan your trip, you can first choose the topics that interest you most.

Memorial Sites and Crow Culture

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument commemorates the battle of June 25 and 26, 1876. Those involved included Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, as well as the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry. The Indian Memorial was dedicated on June 25, 2003, to honor all the tribes involved in the battle. A 4.5-mile loop road leads to the Reno-Benteen position. As of August 9, 2026, the monument’s visitor center was closed for construction. Check before your visit to see whether it is still closed.

Apsáalooke Tours offers interpretive bus tours with air conditioning and Indigenous guides at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Crow Agency. The tours operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day; check the schedule before your trip. Crow Native Days is an annual cultural festival in Crow Agency, Montana. Crow Fair also offers cultural insights: exhibits and arts and crafts markets feature beadwork, quillwork, traditional clothing, and contemporary art. Check the current exhibit and market schedule when planning your visit.

Museums and Special Places

Big Horn County Historical Museum in Hardin is located off Interstate 90 at Exit 497. There, you can step inside a doctor’s office from 1915; the museum is also home to the Will James Studio. You can also see a Crow tipi, which the Crow call a “second mother.” The museum brings everyday history, art, and Crow culture together.

At Chief Plenty Coups State Park, Chief Plenty Coups’ log cabin and store are designated as a National Historic Landmark. A large picnic area is located along Pryor Creek. The visitor center is accessible and has flush toilets; check operating conditions before your visit. Alongside its historical significance, the park also offers practical visitor facilities.

Bighorn Canyon and the County’s Landscape

The northern district of Bighorn Canyon is near Fort Smith; a visitor center is located at Yellowtail Dam. From Fort Smith, Montana, the northern end of Bighorn Lake is accessible at Ok-A-Beh. A self-guided route through the northern district near Fort Smith includes a nine-mile drive along Ok-A-Beh Road, offering a 360-degree view of the landscape around the canyon. The Head Gate Trail reveals an irrigation ditch built by the Crow tribe before the dam was constructed.

In summer, the National Park Service offers ranger-led programs at the Afterbay Campground theater, at Ok-A-Beh Marina, and along the Bighorn Canyon hiking trails. The canyon offers motorized and non-motorized water activities, including boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The route, trail, and water activities each offer a different experience. If you plan to access the lake, check seasonal operating conditions before your trip.

The Big Horn, Pryor, and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the landscape of Big Horn County. The Big Horn, Little Big Horn, and Tongue rivers flow through the region. The landscape provides another setting for the county’s historic sites and activities.

Plan Your Hotel Location

Next, tailor your hotel search to your own travel plans and check the locations that might work for your activities.

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