Beale Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in Yuba County, about 15 miles from Marysville, California. This guide covers directions, gate access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Beale Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Main phone number 530-634-3262 (base operator)
Visitor Center phone 530-634-2953
Official website Beale Air Force Base official website

Location and Directions

Beale is in Yuba County, about 15 miles from Marysville and about 50 miles north of Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport is about 42 miles away. From the airport, take I-5 south, then CA-70/CA-99 north toward Marysville and Yuba City. Continue to North Beale Road and Schneider Gate. From I-80, take CA-65 toward Marysville, continue through Wheatland onto Camp Beale Highway, and use Vassar Lake Gate.

Visitor Information

Visitors need a REAL ID-compliant identification document. Those without a REAL ID driver's license must bring a second government-issued ID, such as a valid U.S. passport. Vassar Lake Gate and Schneider Gate are open 24 hours daily. Doolittle Gate, Grass Valley Gate, Wheatland Gate, and the Wheatland Vehicle Inspection area have weekday hours only. Visitor pass information is available through the official base website. Call the Visitor Center at 530-634-2953, and confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Option Details
Family housing Privatized housing with about 500 single and duplex units. The housing area is about 3.5 miles from the main base.
Dormitories Single E-1 through E-3 Airmen are housed in dormitories.
Temporary lodging Gold Country Inn has 29 furnished temporary lodging facilities with two- to four-bedroom units. All personnel categories may use lodging, subject to availability.

The Gold Country Inn at 5786 A Street is the 24-hour arrival point for newcomers. Call 530-634-2953 or 530-634-3662. The Housing Office is at 17860 Warren Shingle and can be reached at 530-788-9500. Its hours vary by day, and Saturday visits are by appointment.

Facilities and Services

The Exchange at 17600 25th Street has military clothing sales, gas stations, and food service. The commissary at 17601 25th Street has groceries, a deli, bakery, meat, and produce. The Military and Family Readiness Center provides relocation, family readiness, transition, career, financial, and family support. Beale also has an education center, legal services, ID card and DEERS services, and chapels.

Schools and Childcare

Lone Tree Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade and is in the main housing area. Bear River School in Wheatland serves seventh and eighth grades, and Wheatland Union High School is also nearby. The School Liaison Program at 530-634-3539 provides school, preschool, home-schooling, and school transition help.

The Child Development Center provides full-day and hourly care, preschool, and care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Family Child Care offers in-home care, while the Youth Center provides before- and after-school, summer, and school-holiday programs.

Medical Services

The 9th Medical Group is at 15301 Warren Shingle Road. Services include family health, preventive care, immunizations, mental health, laboratory work, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, pharmacy, optometry, dental care, pediatrics, women's health, and pregnancy care. Appointments can be requested through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or by calling 530-634-2941. Eligibility and service availability vary by clinic and TRICARE status, so confirm requirements with the medical group.

Recreation and Amenities

Harris Fitness Center has courts, weights, cardio equipment, a running track, outdoor courses, tennis courts, racquetball, handball, wallyball, a sauna, locker rooms, and sports fields. Call 530-634-2258 for current hours.

Other recreation options include Beale Lanes Bowling Center, the Outdoor Adventure Center, Community Center, Independence Cinema, Library, Rod and Gun Club, Contrails Dining Facility, and Recce Point Club.

Things to Know

  • Beale is near Marysville, not within the city of Marysville.
  • There is no military shuttle between Sacramento International Airport and Beale.
  • Visitors should check REAL ID and visitor-pass rules before arrival.
  • Housing, child care, medical care, and other programs may have separate eligibility or availability rules.
  • Gate hours and other operating details can change because of security needs, construction, exercises, holidays, or other conditions. Confirm current information before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What city is Beale Air Force Base near?
Beale is about 15 miles from Marysville, California, in Yuba County.
What airport is closest to Beale?
Sacramento International Airport is about 42 miles from the base.
What identification do visitors need?
Visitors need a REAL ID-compliant document or a REAL ID driver's license plus a second government-issued ID.
Is temporary lodging available at Beale?
Yes. Gold Country Inn offers furnished temporary lodging, subject to availability.
Does Beale have medical care?
Yes. The 9th Medical Group provides many services, including family health, pharmacy, dental care, pediatrics, and mental health.