Fort Davis National Historic Site

When to Go

Summers are a popular time to visit, though temperatures can soar. Freezing temperatures are normal for winter. Over spring break, summer, and major holidays, the park offers programs with volunteers and staff members in period dress. The park is closed for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Free admission is offered several times a year, including for the National Park Service’s birthday (August 25), National Public Lands Day (September 25), and Veterans Day.

Know Before You Go

• Several historic buildings, the visitor center, restrooms, and designated parking spaces are wheelchair-accessible.

• The buildings and ruins are quite spread out and a fair amount of walking is required to see them all.
• Drinking fountains are available inside the visitor center outside the auditorium, and in front of the commanding officer’s quarters, with the latter two turned off from November to March due to freezing weather.
• Pets are allowed inside the park but not inside any buildings, and must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash.
• Free wifi is available at the visitor center.