🛡️ Fort Knox Access Information (Raider Challenge)
🚪 Gate Hours
| Gate | Days | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffee | Thu–Sun | 24 Hours | Visitor Pass Processing Available |
| Wilson | Thu–Fri | 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Exclusive Raider Challenge Hours |
| Sat–Sun | 4:00 AM–8:00 PM | ||
| Brandenburg | Thu–Fri | 6:00 AM–1:00 PM | |
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
➡️ Visitors without military ID: Apply for a 5-Day Fast Pass at the Chaffee Gate Visitor Center. A valid state ID is required.
📌Pre-Registor For Visitor Pass
🩺 Medical Information
Updates coming soon. Please check back later.
🚐 RV Parking
- Free (No hookups)
- Must be listed on your team registration
- For full-service facilities, visit Camp Carlson
⚡ Thunderbolt Tower
Open to the public (free admission) during Raider Challenge
- Hours: Friday & Saturday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Requirements:
- No limiting medical conditions
- Weight limit: Under 250 lbs
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Signed hold harmless agreement (on-site)
- Long sleeves recommended
- Under age 12: May be ineligible
- Under age 18: Must be accompanied by a guardian
Additional Community Activities
The Exchange and its attached food court will be open to the public during the National Raider Challenge.
Hours:
Thurs-Sat 0800-2000
Sun 1000-1900
The museum has the mission of training future Army Leaders. It houses the personal artifacts of the famous World War II General George S. Patton Jr and tells the story multiple leaders throughout the history of the United States Army. The museum is home to a broad collection of vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment. It is free and accessible to the general public.
Hours:
Tues-Sat 0900-1630
Sun-Mon CLOSED
Houston Bowling Center offers 32 synthetic lanes, automatic scoring, Bumper Bowling, a pro shop, billiards and video games. The Strike Zone eatery, located inside Houston Bowling Center, offers a full menu.
Hours:
Thurs 0900-2000
Fri-Sat 1100-2200
Sun CLOSED
🎉 Additional Activities
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