Fort Davis costs $20 per car
Fort Davis National Historic Site charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. A Fort Davis annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Fort Davis National Historic Site fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15 |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10 |
| Fort Davis annual pass | $35 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. All fees are paid at the visitor center. Sources: National Park Service, Fort Davis National Historic Site fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Texas
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | $10 per person |
|---|---|
| Padre Island National Seashore | $25 per car |
| Big Bend National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: All entrance fees are taken at the Visitor Center.
About the main pass: Entrance - Private Vehicle (includes driver and passengers)
About the annual pass: This pass will admit the pass owners and three other adults to the Fort for 12 months from the month of purchase.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $35 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $35.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Fort Davis? The $35 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Fort Davis National Historic Site?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Fort Davis?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Fort Davis?
No. Fort Davis is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
Related park fees
Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.