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Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset

The Washita River in winter covered in ice and snow

The Washita River looking much the same as it did during the attack on November 27, 1868

A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipi

The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer day

A Park Ranger knells down among Junior Rangers so only his hat shows within the crowd of children.

A Park Ranger helps children with their Jr. Ranger books.

A Cheyenne Warrior and U.S. Cavalry soldier hold a meeting next to a tipi

Physical Address:

18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A

Cheyenne, OK 73628

Mailing Address:

18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A

Cheyenne, OK 73628

contact-details

Phone Number: 5804972742 Voice
Phone Number: 5804972712 Fax

Email Address: waba_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Overlook and Trail

The overlook and trail of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

Weather Information:

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.