Fort Bowie National Historic Site AZ
Lat, Long: 32.14925942, -109.451132
Designation: National Historic Site
Fort Bowie witnessed almost 25 years of conflict between the Chiricahua Apache and the US Army, and remains a tangible connection to the turbulent era of the late 1800s. 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.
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Directions:
From Willcox, AZ / points west on I-10: drive 23 miles east of Willcox on Interstate 10 to the the town of Bowie. Exit at the first Bowie exit and drive through the town. 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.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
3500 South Apache Pass Road
Bowie, US, 85605
Phone: 520-847-2500
Email: chir_interpretation@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
