NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

The National Park Service headquarters is located on Broadway, in the main business district of Cheyenne, OK.  It is near the southwest corner of the 4-way stop intersection with highway 283.  This should be the first stop before proceeding to the battlefield site to ask questions and obtain the brochure describing the interpretive trails.  The onsite park service interpreter, Steve Black, has a wealth of knowledge about the battle and is willing to answer all questions, both  simple and detailed.  The office is open  all year, from 8 AM to 5 PM (Sunday 1-5 PM).  The battlefield site is open daily form sunrise to sunset.

Remember, when visiting the site, to follow all rules and regulations.  This areas is sacred to the Cheyenne people.  Stay on the marked trails.  Be careful, as many wild animals live here along with rattlesnakes and ticks.  Smoking, food, and horses are not permitted.  Bikes and pets are prohibited on the trails.  Use of metal detectors and other ground searching devices is prohibited.  Keep the picnic area clean.  The surrounding lands are privately owned and the owners do not take kindly to people wandering about without their consent.  

Superintendent: Sarah Craighead

Address:    P.O. Box 890, Cheyenne, OK 73628

Telephone: 580-497-2742

Web Site:

Battle History