Fort Davis National Historic Site

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Garrison Flag flying over the post.
Garrison flag flying over the post within the box canyon Fort Davis is located.
Artillery Crew stands at the ready
The Artillery Crew stand ready for orders to post at their positions and fire the U.S. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle.
Two ladies working in the kitchen
Special events bring back the smells of an 1800s Kitchen
Soldier mounted on his horse
The U.S. Cavalry was utilized at Fort Davis for most of its existence. Here a soldier shows off the uniform and equipment of the 1800s.
Building and trees at Fort Davis during the fall with yellow leaves.
This sky island habitat is known for its dramatic season changes. Fall brings the end of our rainy season allowing the bright yellow Cottonwoods to shine. In spring /summer waving grasses and wildflowers show off their vivid colors once again.
Photos: National Park Service

About Fort Davis National Historic Site

Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. From 1854 to 1891, Fort Davis was strategically located to protect emigrants, mail coaches, and freight wagons on the Trans-Pecos portion of the San Antonio-El Paso Road and on the Chihuahua Trail.

Quick Facts

State Texas
Designation National Historic Site
State Code TX
Weather Summer Temperatures average a High of 95 and low of 65. Winter Temperatures average a High of 60 and a low of 20. Wind is very common and heavy rainfall…

Location & Map

Fort Davis National Historic Site is located in Texas.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $10.00

Per Person entry.

Entrance - Motorcycle $15.00

Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Private Vehicle $20.00

Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)

Commercial Entrance - Sedan $20.00

Commercial Entrance - Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Van $40.00

Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus $40.00

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach $100.00

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)

Operating Hours

Daily Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

We are approximately 2.5 hours south of Midland/Odessa starting on I-20 to HWY 17, 3.5 hours North West of Del Rio starting on HWY 90 to HWY 118, 4 hours east of El Paso starting on I-10 to HWY 118 and 7 hours west of San Antonio starting on I-10 to HWY 17.

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Contact & Address

Address 101 Lt. Flipper Dr. #1379, Fort Davis, TX, 79734
Phone 1-432-426-3224
Email FODA_Superintendent@nps.gov

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $35.00

This pass will admit the pass owners and three other adults to the Fort for 12 months from the month of purchase.

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage Forts Medicine Hospital Military Infantry and Militia Cavalry US Army Indigenous and Native Warrior Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts Indian and Frontier Wars Westward Expansion Animals Birds Cats (wild) Tortoises and Turtles Forests and Woodlands Geology Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

Fort Davis National Historic Site has one Visitor Center where you can pay the entrance fee, receive orientation, grounds map, and watch the parks introductory…

Hours: The park and visitor center is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. We have four holiday closures Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

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