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.

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 located on State Highway 212.

The nearest commercial airport is in Billings.

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.

Do

• 1 Northern Cheyenne Pow Wow (3 miles south of Lame Deer on Cheyenne Avenue). Every July 4th. Traditional pow wow plus parade, competitive dancing and other events celebrating the Northern Cheyenne people. Camping available. (updated Jan 2024)

Buy

• 1 Lame Deer Trading Post, 501 Cheyenne Ave, ☏ +1 406 477-6281. General merchandise and the grocery store. (updated Jan 2024)

Go next

• Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
• Tongue River Reservoir

Routes through Lame Deer

Billings ← Hardin ←

W  E

→ Jct N S → Belle Fourche

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