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Garrison Flag flying over the post. Photo: NPS Photo / Max Kandler

Fort Davis National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Texas

Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest.

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  • LocationFort Davis, TX
  • Entrance $20 private vehicle
  • HoursDaily, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Weather now78°F Sunny
  • Alerts 2 active alerts

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.

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

Alerts (2)

InformationFort Davis NHS is a NO DRONE Zone!

The use of drones is prohibited at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Thank you for preserving the cultural landscape.

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InformationFort Davis NHS is in the Central Time Zone Fort Davis National Historic Site is located in the Central Time Zone. The park is open 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (Central T… Read more

Fort Davis National Historic Site is located in the Central Time Zone. The park is open 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (Central Time). The Visitor Center closes at 4:30pm. The Main Gate locks at 5:00pm.

Things to Do

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Two ladies working in the kitchen
Special events bring back the smells of an 1800s Kitchen — NPS Photo / Dana Jones

Facilities & Services

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  • VISITOR CENTER

    Visitor Center

    Facility

    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 video.

    101 Lt. Flipper Dr., Fort Davis, TX 432-426-3224 Directions

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    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 video.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 8:00AM - 5:00PM · Regular Hours

Hours details
  • Regular HoursDaily, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

    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.

    Monday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday8:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday8:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

  • $20Private Vehicle
  • $15Motorcycle
  • $10Per Person
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  • Per Person$10

    Per Person entry.

  • Motorcycle$15

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

  • Private Vehicle$20

    Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan$20

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

  • Commercial Entrance - Van$40

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

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus$40

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

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach$100

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

Passes

  • $35Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
  • Annual Entrance - Park

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

Address

101 Lt. Flipper Dr. #1379, P.O. Box 1379
Fort Davis, TX 79734

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Weather & conditions

78°F
Sunny · feels like 76°
  • Today 82° 64°
    Sunny
    3% rain
  • Tomorrow 80° 66°
    Overcast
    57% rain
  • Wednesday 76° 63°
    Light rain shower
    79% rain

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What to expect by season

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.

Photos

  • 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. — NPS Photo / Max Kandler
  • Building and trees at Fort Davis during the fall with yellow leaves.

Getting There

101 Lt. Flipper Dr. #1379, P.O. Box 1379
Fort Davis, TX 79734

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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Mailing address: P.O. Box 1379, Fort Davis, TX 79734

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