From I-15 at Divide, take route 43 west through Wisdom to Battlefield. From Missoula, Montana, take star route 93 south through the Bitterroot Valley to Lost Trail Pass. Turn east on highway 43 and drive 17 miles to the battlefield. There is no public transportation to the park. Summer thunderstorms are not uncommon.
Winters are frigid with deep snow.
Accessibility The visitor center, rest rooms and picnic area are accessible. The trails may be accessible to wheelchair users with help. They are packed earth and can be muddy in spring.