Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset
Photo: NPS Photo / Gene Eakins
About
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
Location
18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A
Cheyenne, OK 73628
Hours
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saturdaySunrise to Sunset
Activities
Arts and CultureGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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.
Get directions →Weather
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.