Fort Campbell is an active U.S. Army installation on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. It is near Hopkinsville and Oak Grove, Kentucky, and Clarksville, Tennessee. This guide covers directions, visitor access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Fort Campbell
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Main phone number 270-798-2918
Visitor Center phone 270-956-4488
Official website Fort Campbell official website

Location and Directions

Fort Campbell is on the Kentucky-Tennessee border near Hopkinsville and Oak Grove, Kentucky, and Clarksville, Tennessee. From Interstate 24, use U.S. Route 41A to reach the installation. T.C. Freeman Gate, also called Gate 4, is the main gate. Gate 4, Gate 7, and Gate 10 are listed as open 24 hours a day. Nashville International Airport is the nearest major airport listed for the installation.

Visitor Information

The Gate 7 Visitor Control Center is at 7199 Glider Road, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached at 270-956-4488. Visitor passes may also be obtained online at the visitor pass site.

Review current identification, vehicle-registration, pass, and gate rules before arriving. Requirements can vary by visitor status and security conditions. Fort Campbell says Gate 4 visitor-control operations moved to Gate 7.

Housing and Lodging

On-post housing is privatized and managed by Campbell Crossing LLC. The housing office is at 2702 Michigan Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. Call 931-431-9003 during its weekday hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Option Contact
On-post housing Campbell Crossing LLC, 931-431-9003
Army lodging IHG Army Hotels, 270-439-2229
Lodging details Ask about room availability, rates, eligibility, and policies

Facilities and Services

Army Community Service offers relocation help, information and referral, family support programs, and employment and financial-readiness support. Fort Campbell also has ID Cards and DEERS services, a transportation office, postal services, and religious support. The post exchange and commissary are available, but current hours and eligibility should be confirmed.

Schools and Childcare

The Department of Defense Education Activity operates Fort Campbell Schools. Families should confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries, transportation, and current programs with DoDEA. Fort Campbell also provides Child and Youth Services programs, and a School Liaison Officer can help with school questions and family transitions.

Childcare eligibility, registration, waiting lists, fees, and program openings must be confirmed with the installation's Child and Youth Services office.

Medical Services

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital is at 650 Joel Drive, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. It provides emergency care, primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, physical therapy, sports medicine, optometry, immunizations, nutrition care, occupational health, and other services.

Need Phone
Hospital information 270-798-4677
Appointments 800-874-2273
Staff duty 270-798-8388
TRICARE 800-444-5445

The hospital provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. TRICARE eligibility, enrollment, referrals, and appointment rules vary by beneficiary status.

Recreation and Amenities

Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs include recreation programs, fitness centers, outdoor recreation, youth programs, and community activities. A post exchange and commissary are also identified in installation information; check current hours and eligibility before visiting.

The Don F. Pratt Museum is permanently closed according to the official Fort Campbell phonebook. Check the current status and location of any replacement or related military-history museum before making plans.

Things to Know

  • Fort Campbell spans Kentucky and Tennessee, but its official postal address is in Kentucky.
  • Visitors generally need an authorized sponsor, valid identification, and any required pass or vehicle documents.
  • Gate 7 is the current 24-hour Visitor Control Center listed by Fort Campbell.
  • Fort Campbell does not provide general operator services. Contact the correct office or use the official phonebook.
  • Access rules, gate hours, and office information can change because of security conditions, exercises, construction, or closures.
  • Confirm current housing, school, childcare, medical, lodging, and recreation details before travel or a move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Campbell?

It is on the Kentucky-Tennessee border near Hopkinsville and Oak Grove, Kentucky, and Clarksville, Tennessee.

What is the main visitor center phone number?

The Gate 7 Visitor Control Center phone number is 270-956-4488.

Which gates are open 24 hours?

Gate 4, Gate 7, and Gate 10 are listed as open 24 hours a day.

Does Fort Campbell have on-post housing?

Yes. On-post housing is privatized and managed by Campbell Crossing LLC.

Where is medical care provided?

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital provides medical services and 24-hour emergency care at 650 Joel Drive.