Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.

Visitor Center Alert

Visitor Center open ONLY Sunday and Monday 8:30am-4:00pm. Outdoor amenities (bathrooms, passport stamp station, drinking fountain) and grounds remain OPEN DAILY from sunrise to sunset.

Fort Bowie in Stage 2 fire restriction

Due to extreme drought, Fort Bowie is now under Stage 2 fire restrictions. All open flames and spark-producing devices without on/off switches are prohibited, including charcoal grills, fire rings, and outdoor smoking.

Butterfield Trail closed to horses and pack animals.

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

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!

Title Fort Bowie
Park Code fobo
Description 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. Today, visitors embark on a 3-mile scenic loop trail traversing the ground where t...
Location
Contact
520-549-6751
chir_info@nps.gov
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
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Campgrounds Count: 0
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Visitor Centers Count: 1

Fort Bowie National Historic Site Visitor Center

  • Fort Bowie National Historic Site Visitor Center
  • The visitor center is best accessed via the Fort Bowie Trail. The story of Apache Pass and the events that led to the establishment of Fort Bowie are best understood via a 3-mile roundtrip hike from the trailhead on Apache Pass Road to the visitor center and Second Fort Ruins. For those who cannot hike the trail visit our directions page for more info: https://www.nps.gov/fobo/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm
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  • 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.

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