National Historic Site
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
- South
About Washita Battlefield
On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack on a Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle. The event was an example of the tragic clash of cultures that occurred during the Great Plains Wars. It is also a place of remembrance and reflection for those who died here. Read More
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- South
- State
- Oklahoma
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Washita Battlefield.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Overlook and Trail
- Mon
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun
- Sunrise to Sunset
The overlook and trail of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.
Weather and when to go
Weather in western Oklahoma can vary considerably. Winters can be mild to severe with ice storms being the biggest concern. Spring is usually short but pleasant although severe weather, including tornadoes, is still a possibility. Usually a strong breeze is associated with spring weather. Summers are brutally hot and visitors should be cautioned about spending any length of time in the heat. Falls are cool with a bitter wind.
Getting there
Washita Battlefield is located just west of Cheyenne in western Oklahoma approximately 130 miles west of Oklahoma City and 140 miles east of Amarillo, Texas; just 25 miles north of I-40 on State Highway 283. From Cheyenne head west on State Highway 47 for about 1 mile and then make a right on State Highway 47A. The visitor center will be on the right and the battlefield is about .5 miles past the visitor center on the right as well.
Contact the park
- Address
- 18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A, Cheyenne, OK 73628
- Phone
- (580) 497-2742
- Official site
- nps.gov/waba
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Washita Battlefield
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Things to do in Washita Battlefield
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Walk Washita Battlefield Park Trail
Walk the 1.5 mile trail around Washita Battlefield.
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Explore the Visitor Center
Learn about Washita Battlefield through the park visitor center
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Watch the Park Film
Watch the park film to learn about Washita Battlefield
What to pack for Washita Battlefield
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