Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler is an active United States Marine Corps installation in Okinawa, Japan. It includes several Marine Corps camps across Okinawa. This guide covers its location, housing, schools, services, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler
Military branch United States Marine Corps
Base status Active
Official website Marine Corps Base Camp Butler

Location and Directions

Camp Butler is in Okinawa, Japan. Its postal address is Unit 35001, FPO AP 96373-5001. The installation includes Camps Kinser, Foster, Courtney, Hansen, Schwab, and Gonsalves, so directions depend on the camp being visited.

Visitor Information

Camp Butler has several subordinate camps, and access procedures may vary by location. Confirm current identification, vehicle, gate, visitor, and operating rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler includes Plaza Family Housing and other housing areas managed within the installation. Housing information and eligibility can depend on the service member's status and assigned location.

No verified temporary lodging or reservation details are available here. New arrivals should check current installation welcome information before making plans.

Facilities and Services

Camp Services provides operational, logistical, morale, safety, security, and facilities support for the installation and its tenants. Camp Services can be reached at DSN 315-645-7317, while Camp Facilities can be reached at DSN 315-645-4664/0883. The Camp Services email is MCBB_Butler_Camp_Services@usmc.mil.

Commissary and exchange services are available among the Marine Corps installations on Okinawa. Confirm the location and hours through current MCCS Okinawa information.

Schools and Childcare

Department of Defense Education Activity schools serve eligible military-connected students in Okinawa. School assignment depends on the sponsor's housing location. The MCCS Okinawa School Liaison Program helps families with school registration and education support. Verified childcare details are not listed here.

Medical Services

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa is on Camp Foster, which is part of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. The verified information does not list a hospital phone number, appointment rules, or emergency-care limits, so confirm those details before seeking care.

Recreation and Amenities

Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa provides recreation, fitness, dining, family, child and youth, education, and other quality-of-life programs across the Okinawa installations.

The Butler Officers' Club is in Plaza Housing. Religious services are available at chapels on the Okinawa Marine Corps installations, including Camp Courtney and Camp Hansen.

Things to Know

  • Camp Butler is a group of camps across Okinawa, not one small, compact base.
  • It falls under Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
  • New arrivals should check current MCCS Okinawa welcome information and Military OneSource installation information for transportation, housing, schools, childcare, driving, access, and newcomer processing.
  • Access details, phone numbers, hours, and service availability can change. Confirm them before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official name of Camp S.D. Butler?
Its official name is Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler.
Which camps are part of Camp Butler?
The installation includes Camps Kinser, Foster, Courtney, Hansen, Schwab, and Gonsalves.
Is family housing available?
Yes. The installation includes Plaza Family Housing and other housing areas.
Where is the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa?
It is on Camp Foster, which is part of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler.
Who helps families with school registration?
The MCCS Okinawa School Liaison Program provides school-registration and education support.