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Explore the history of Fort Bowie and Apache Pass as you hike to the visitor center and old fort ruins. Today, this peaceful landscape stands in stark contrast to the violence that once gripped this land.
Make the Most of Your Visit. Welcome to Fort Bowie National Historic Site! This park was uniquely created as a hike-in site to help preserve the natural, cultural, and historic resources that can be found within the park.
Maps. Printable park maps. Last updated: February 9, 2024. P.O. Box 158. Bowie, AZ 85605. Experience Your America. Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior.
Follow the signs for Fort Bowie National Historic Site and turn south on Apache Pass Road. Drive 13 miles to the Fort Bowie Trailhead (the last mile of the road is unpaved). Be prepared to walk the three miles round trip to the ruins and back to your car.
Fort Bowie Visitor Center. Visitor Center hours vary based on the season. Please see the Operating Hours page for current information. The Visitor Center houses a collection of historic artifacts that have been found at the site, as well as historic items acquired for the exhibits.
Fort Bowie National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park System and a National Historic Landmark, is located at 3203 South Old Fort Bowie in Bowie, AZ. Click here for the National Historic Landmark file: text and photos. Fort Bowie and the Ruins Trail are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Fort Bowie was the focal point for military actions by the US Army against the Chiricahua Apaches for over 20 years. The artifacts, ruins, and written documentation leave a rich historical record. Learn more about the stories and people that make Fort Bowie National Historical Site so important to the American West. Fort Bowie, 1886.
Check the Fort Bowie Calendar for upcoming activities, guided hikes, or events. Do you have a group that would like a ranger-led program or guided hike? Contact the visitor center in advance to schedule a program at 520-549-6751.
From the parking lot on Apache Pass Road, your trip to Fort Bowie includes a 3-mile roundtrip hike to the visitor center and fort ruins. Along the way you'll pass the site of the Bascom Affair, the site of the Battle of Apache Pass, and Apache Springs.
Operating Hours & Seasons. Fort Bowie Visitor Center. Visitor Center Operating Hours: The Fort Bowie Visitor Center is open Friday-Monday. Hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm MST. It is closed Tuesday-Thursday. Please keep in mind that most of Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time.