Located in TX.
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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Open daily · 8:00AM - 5:00PM
$20.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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The use of drones is prohibited at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Thank you for preserving the cultural landscape.
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.
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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.