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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
Fort Davis National Historic Site
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.
Parade Ground
Garrison flag flying over the post within the box canyon Fort Davis is located.
Artillery Crew
The Artillery Crew stand ready for orders to post at their positions and fire the U.S. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle.
Kitchen
Special events bring back the smells of an 1800s Kitchen
Cavalry
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.
Fall Colors
This sky island habitat is known for its dramatic season changes. Fall brings the end of our rainy season allowing the bright yellow Cottonwoods to shine. In spring /summer waving grasses and wildflowers show off their vivid colors once again.
Parking Area
Parking Area
Tent Pad
Tent Pad
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
RecAreaDirections
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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Facilities
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.
