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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/foda/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=30.6051&b_tl_lng=-103.912&b_br_lat=30.5917&b_br_lng=-103.8864","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Fort%20Davis%20National%20Historic%20Site","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/foda/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DCD39-1DD8-B71B-0BEE09E6D3EF298C.jpg","title":"Parade Ground","alt":"Garrison Flag flying over the post.","caption":"Garrison flag flying over the post within the box canyon Fort Davis is located.","credit":"NPS Photo / Max Kandler","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DCEB9-1DD8-B71B-0B0D7E4D5947B1BB.jpg","title":"Artillery Crew","alt":"Artillery Crew stands at the ready","caption":"The Artillery Crew stand ready for orders to post at their positions and fire the U.S. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle.","credit":"NPS Photo / Max Kandler","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DCBC4-1DD8-B71B-0B71D2F2431ADAD5.jpg","title":"Kitchen","alt":"Two ladies working in the kitchen","caption":"Special events bring back the smells of an 1800s Kitchen","credit":"NPS Photo / Dana Jones","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DD030-1DD8-B71B-0BCFFA4A826F038F.jpg","title":"Cavalry","alt":"Soldier mounted on his horse","caption":"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.","credit":"NPS Photo / Max Kandler","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DD1B0-1DD8-B71B-0B75AFDB9100B067.jpg","title":"Fall Colors","alt":"Building and trees at Fort Davis during the fall with yellow leaves.","caption":"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.","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["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"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","African American Heritage","Forts","Medicine","Hospital","Military","Infantry and Militia","Cavalry","US Army","Indigenous and Native Warrior","Native American Heritage","Wars and Conflicts","Indian and Frontier Wars","Westward Expansion","Animals","Birds","Cats (wild)","Tortoises and Turtles","Forests and Woodlands","Geology","Rock Landscapes and Features","Scenic Views"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"Per Person entry."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"15.00","description":"Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers."},{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"20.00","description":"Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"20.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan (1-6 persons vehicle capacity)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"40.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Van (7-15 persons vehicle capacity)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus (16-25 persons vehicle capacity)"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach (26+ person vehicle capacity)"}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"35.00","description":"This pass will admit the pass owners and three other adults to the Fort for 12 months from the month of purchase."}],"hours":[{"name":"Regular Hours","description":"Daily Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM\nHoliday Closures: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"8:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Closed Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"thursday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Closed Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Closed New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day","start":"2027-01-18","end":"2027-01-18","hours":{"monday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"1-432-426-3224","email":"FODA_Superintendent@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Visitor Center","description":"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.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/foda/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":30.5976378339,"lon":-103.891733398}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"blackwell-school-national-historic-site","km":35},{"slug":"big-bend-national-park","km":158},{"slug":"rio-grande-wild-and-scenic-river","km":171},{"slug":"guadalupe-mountains-national-park","km":175},{"slug":"carlsbad-caverns-national-park","km":182}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=foda"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.612Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Tall Grass Loop and Scenic Overlook Trails closed","text":"For your safety, the Tall Grass Loop Trail and Scenic Overlook Switchback Trail are closed due to severe weather damage to Historic Building 15. A fenced area around the building is blocking access to these trails.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-21 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-42260B7A-B054-4176-AB45-237C95E8C3C1"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/fort-davis-national-historic-site/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/fort-davis-national-historic-site.geojson"}