Overview
Lame Deer is in southeast Montana. It is on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and serves as the tribal headquarters. About 1,900 people live there.
1 things to do
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Best things about Lame Deer
Northern Cheyenne Pow Wow
Traditional pow wow plus parade, competitive dancing and other events celebrating the Northern Cheyenne people. Camping available.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Gillette)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SHR Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan — 61 mi away. Directions
- BIL Billings Logan International Airport, Billings — 91 mi away. Directions
Lame Deer is on State Highway 212 (MT-212).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
As of 2023, Lame Deer has not been Google-mapped. Once in town however, it is easy to see locations, or ask at the gas station.
Chief Dull Knife College, a small two-year college, is located in town.
Get in
Lame Deer is on State Highway 212 (MT-212).
The nearest commercial airport is Billings Logan International Airport (BIL).
Get around
You will likely arrive by car, which is the easiest way to get around. Walking or biking once in town is also possible.
See and do
Do Northern Cheyenne Pow Wow
Traditional pow wow plus parade, competitive dancing and other events celebrating the Northern Cheyenne people. Camping available.
Buy
Go next
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
- Tongue River Reservoir
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