Fort Davis National Historic Site
Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest.
Photo: NPS Photo / Max Kandler / NPS
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.
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Driving times from Fort Davis National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Per Person entry.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$20.00Commercial Entrance - Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)
Commercial Entrance - Van
$40.00Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$40.00Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100.00Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)
Hours
Regular Hours
- Mon
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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 is very sporadic.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Fort Davis National Historic Site?
- Entrance to Fort Davis National Historic Site starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Fort Davis National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Craft Demonstrations, Food.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Davis National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Blackwell School National Historic Site (33 min), Big Bend National Park (2 h 52 min), Chamizal National Memorial (3 h 24 min), Amistad National Recreation Area (3 h 43 min), Carlsbad Caverns National Park (4 h 2 min), Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (4 h 6 min).