Fort Bowie National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site • Arizona

Ruins of the fort with mountains and valley in the background.

Ruins of adobe building under a blue sky with white clouds.

Ruined walls of the old buildings and mountains in the background

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A group gathers as a ranger displays the heliograph equipment

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 this profound cultural collision forever altered the course of both American and Indigenous history.

Rock and adobe ruins, a one-story visitor center sits on the far right, mountains in background

Plan Your Visit

The Fort and Visitor Center are accessed along a three-mile scenic loop hike.

Brown road sign with mountains in the background.

Directions to the Park

The park is a little off the beaten path, but getting here is half the adventure!

Operating Hours

The park grounds, trails, and ruins are open sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. Visitor center hours vary.

A ranger talks to visitors along a trail.

Ranger Guided Programs

Check the calendar for events at the park like ranger-led hikes to Fort Bowie, or Ranger Talks on the visitor center porch.

Crumbled white walls stand out against a background of green and mountains.

Support Your Park

Help support Fort Bowie. There are many different ways that you can get involved and make a difference.

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Safety

Plan ahead to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip to the park.

Last updated: December 21, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 158
Bowie, AZ 85605

Phone:

520-549-6751
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