National Historic Site · Texas
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.
Things to do
- 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
Weather & when to go
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.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
Per Person entry.
$10.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$15.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)
$20.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
Commercial Entrance - Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)
$20.00
Commercial Entrance - Van
Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)
$40.00
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)
$100.00
Operating hours
Regular 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.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to visit Fort Davis National Historic Site?
- Entrance to Fort Davis National Historic Site costs $10.00 (Entrance - Per Person), $15.00 (Entrance - Motorcycle), $20.00 (Entrance - Private Vehicle). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.
- What are the hours at Fort Davis National Historic Site?
- 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.
- Do I need a reservation for Fort Davis National Historic Site?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Fort Davis National Historic Site. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.