Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Oklahoma
📘 Park Overview
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
🌤 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.
🚗 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.
Images
Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset
Credit: NPS Photo / Gene Eakins
The Washita River looking much the same as it did during the attack on November 27, 1868
Credit: NPS Photo
A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipi
Credit: NPS Photo
The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer day
Credit: NPS Photo
A Park Ranger helps children with their Jr. Ranger books.
Credit: NPS Photo / Rachael E. Shockley
A Cheyenne Warrior and U.S. Cavalry soldier hold a meeting next to a tipi
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Nov 4
Sunny
High: 80.8°F | Low: 49.1°F
Humidity: 43%
Wind: 22.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 07:04 AM
Sunset: 05:40 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 51.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Nov 5
Sunny
High: 79.7°F | Low: 43.7°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 20.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 07:05 AM
Sunset: 05:40 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Nov 6
Mist
High: 77.7°F | Low: 42.3°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 19 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 07:06 AM
Sunset: 05:39 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A
Cheyenne, OK 73628
🏤 Mailing Address:
18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A
Cheyenne, OK 73628
📞 Voice Phone: 5804972742
📞 Fax Phone: 5804972712
✉️ Email: waba_interpretation@nps.gov