National Historic Site

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Fort Bowie National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Arizona National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Ruins of the fort with mountains and valley in the background. — Fort Bowie Ruins · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“For nearly 25 years, Fort Bowie stood at the crossroads of the Chiricahua Apache's fight to defend their ancestral homeland and the U.S. Army's westward expansion.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/fobo

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.

Information

Butterfield Trail closed to horses and pack animals.

The trail remains open for hiking and foot traffic. For more information, see our policy page.

Posted or updated Apr 17, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov

Information

Fort Bowie Visitor Center Bookstore is now cashless!

For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards, as well as mobile payment options. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, save money, and improves accountability. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Posted or updated Apr 3, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A blue bird is perched on a piece of wood from a hitching post. — Photo: NPS

Birding at Fort Bowie

Birdwatching is a popular activity at Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Some birds can be observed year-round, while others are migratory.

Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

Two kids sit on a bench with a park volunteer. They're holding up badges. — Photo: NPS

Fort Bowie Junior Ranger Program

Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Books are available at the park visitor center.

30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Activities the NPS lists for Fort Bowie.

HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The Historic Site trails and ruins are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Please see Visitor Center tab for museum and visitor center hours.

Trails and Ruins
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Contact and directions

Phone: 520-549-6751
Email: [email protected]
Address: 3500 South Apache Pass Road, Bowie, AZ 85605
Coordinates: 32.1493, -109.4511· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Fort Bowie National Historic Site Visitor Center	Mon 8:30AM - 4:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 8:30AM - 4:00PM · Sat 8:30AM - 4:00PM · Sun 8:30AM - 4:00PM	520-549-6751	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fobo/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.