Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, is an active U.S. Army installation. This page gives practical contacts and visitor details, plus housing, childcare, medical, and recreation information for people going to the post. Use the phone numbers and office locations to plan your visit.

Official name U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
Main phone number 586-282-5000
Visitor Center phone 586-282-5757
Official website U.S. Army Detroit Arsenal official website

Location and Directions

Detroit Arsenal is in Warren, Macomb County, just north of Detroit. From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport follow I-94 East, I-75 North, and I-696 East, then exit at Mound Road and go north about one mile to the main entrance at 6501 E. 11 Mile Road.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is in Building 232 near the Eleven Mile Road Gate (phone 586-282-5757) and is open Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All visitors must obtain a security badge; people without a DoD CAC usually need a government sponsor and a visitor badge application and are subject to a records check. Confirm current access rules before you travel.

Housing and Lodging

On-base family housing, bachelor housing, and temporary lodging are not available at Detroit Arsenal. Most personnel and families find housing off base and use local lodging in the Warren/Detroit area.

A Housing Services Office helps with off-base housing, lease reviews, landlord-tenant issues, and relocation support. See the table below for the office location and phone.

On-base housing Not available
Temporary lodging Not available
Housing Services Office Building 205, RM1A055-P, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road — 520-942-1522

Facilities and Services

Detroit Arsenal hosts Army Community Service (Building 230, 586-282-0489), an ID card office (appointments required, phone 586-282-8074), and an Education Center (Building 230, Room 1266, 586-574-5791). Commissary and Exchange services are located at nearby Selfridge Air National Guard Base rather than on the Arsenal.

Schools and Childcare

Detroit Arsenal is served by Warren Consolidated Schools. The School Liaison is at Building 237 (586-282-4329). The Child Development Center is in Building 273 (586-282-9122) and offers registered care for eligible families and school-age services; registration and eligibility checks are required.

Medical Services

There is no military hospital on the installation. Eligible beneficiaries use TRICARE East and local civilian providers for care. For emergencies call 911.

Military treatment facility None on Detroit Arsenal
TRICARE access Eligible beneficiaries use TRICARE East network civilian providers
Occupational health Military Medical Readiness and Occupational Health Center, Building 230, Room 134W
TRICARE Service Center Building 825, 45401 North Jefferson Avenue, Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045
Emergency care Use civilian EMS or call 911

Recreation and Amenities

Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs include Leisure Travel Services, outdoor-equipment rental, community recreation, sports and fitness programming, and youth sports. Contact Leisure Travel at 586-282-8800 for travel offers and community recreation at 586-282-6270.

Many additional amenities such as golf, a marina, restaurants, and expanded fitness options are available at nearby Selfridge ANGB. Sports and fitness questions may be directed to 586-282-8885.

Things to Know

  • Detroit Arsenal is an active U.S. Army installation in Warren, Michigan.
  • The base hosts major Army vehicle and logistics organizations and has a large civilian and contractor workforce.
  • Visitors without a DoD Common Access Card need a sponsor, a visitor badge application, and a records check.
  • There is no on-base housing or temporary lodging; contact Housing Services Office for off-base help.
  • There is no military hospital on site; use TRICARE-network civilian providers or 911 for emergencies.
  • Gate hours, visitor rules, and program schedules can change; verify before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there on-base family housing? No. On-base family and bachelor housing are not available.

Where is the visitor control center? Building 232 by the Eleven Mile Road Gate; phone 586-282-5757.

Can I buy groceries on the Arsenal? No. The commissary and Exchange are at nearby Selfridge ANGB.

Is there a hospital on the installation? No. Use TRICARE-network civilian providers or call 911 for emergencies.

Who helps with off-base housing? The Housing Services Office in Building 205 assists with local housing and relocation support (520-942-1522).