Anniston Army Depot is an active U.S. Army installation in Anniston, Alabama. It supports repair, storage, and other military equipment work. This guide covers contact details, access, housing, childcare, medical information, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Anniston Army Depot
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201-4199
Main phone number 256-235-7501
Official website Anniston Army Depot official website

Location and Directions

Anniston Army Depot is in Anniston, in Calhoun County in northeastern Alabama. The installation covers more than 15,000 acres. Specific driving directions, major road information, and the nearest practical airport were not identified in the reviewed sources.

Visitor Information

Installation access is controlled, and current visitor procedures were not identified. Before traveling, contact the installation to confirm identification rules, vehicle requirements, gate access, hours, and any appointment needs. For public-affairs questions, call 256-235-6281; emergency services are listed at 256-235-7595.

Housing and Lodging

Option Verified information
On-base housing Resources cover applications, waitlists, maintenance, and housing responsibilities.
Temporary lodging Short-term lodging information is available, but no specific facility, phone number, or availability was identified.
Off-base housing Army MWR provides links and resources for finding housing outside the installation.

Check current eligibility, reservation steps, and availability before making plans.

Facilities and Services

The depot repairs and overhauls combat vehicles, artillery systems, assault bridging systems, small arms, locomotives, rail equipment, and non-tactical generators. It also supports conventional ammunition and missile storage and hosts tenant groups, including Anniston Munitions Center.

Army Community Service is in Building 220 at 256-235-3327. The Exchange is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; it is closed on weekends and on off Fridays listed in the installation directory. Family programs include advocacy, employment and financial help, the Exceptional Family Member Program, parent services, and Child and Youth Services.

Schools and Childcare

No DoDEA school serving Anniston Army Depot was identified. The Child Development Center in Building 1500 offers full-day, part-day, and hourly care for children from 6 weeks through kindergarten age. It is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at 256-235-7654.

The School Age Center in Building 1500 provides before- and after-school care, school-break camps, and youth programs at 256-235-6273. Parent Outreach Services in Building 220 helps with registration, records, parent education, and babysitter referrals. CYS eligibility depends on sponsor status and required documents.

Medical Services

A specific current medical clinic or treatment facility at Anniston Army Depot was not identified in the reviewed sources. The Army EFMP directory says that some EFMP needs are referred to Redstone Arsenal Army Community Service. The listed EFMP phone number is 256-876-5397.

Recreation and Amenities

Anniston Army MWR programs include Outdoor Recreation, an RV park and family campground, Leisure Travel Services, a Physical Fitness Center, arts and crafts, libraries, community events, and travel and lodging services. Other listed programs include BOSS, retail, and social and dining programs.

Event facilities include DeSoto Entertainment Center, DeSoto Pastime, and Berman-Varner House. Hours, fees, availability, and operating status can vary, so confirm details through Anniston Army MWR before visiting.

Things to Know

  • This is an active Army industrial depot with repair, overhaul, ammunition, and logistics work.
  • Anniston Munitions Center is a tenant organization on the depot.
  • Confirm visitor procedures, identification rules, and access hours before traveling.
  • Many family and recreation programs may require eligibility checks or advance registration.
  • Access details, service hours, and facility operations can change. Confirm current information before making plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch operates Anniston Army Depot?
The U.S. Army operates Anniston Army Depot.
Where is Anniston Army Depot?
It is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County.
What is the main phone number?
The main installation information number is 256-235-7501.
Does the depot have childcare?
Yes. The Child Development Center offers care for children from 6 weeks through kindergarten age.
Is a medical clinic listed at the depot?
A specific current medical clinic or treatment facility was not identified in the reviewed sources.