Fort Davis National Historic Site
TX

Fort Davis National Historic Site

Hours

Open daily · 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fee

$20.00

Entrance - Private Vehicle

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Fort Davis National Historic Site at a glance

Best time
March–May, October–November
Trip length
2–4 hours to 1 day
Don't miss
Historic grounds and interpretive exhibits at Fort Davis National Historic Site
Nearby city
Gateway towns in TX

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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.

1 current NPS alert

  • Park Closure: Tall Grass Loop and Scenic Overlook Trails closed

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official Fort Davis National Historic Site page on nps.gov

Weather Information

  • 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

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

$100.00

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person 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)

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)

Entrance - Motorcycle

$15.00

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

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

Per Person entry.

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.

  • 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 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.

Common questions

Planning Fort Davis National Historic Site

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Fort Davis National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.