Fort Huachuca is an active U.S. Army installation in southeastern Arizona near Sierra Vista. This guide explains how to get there, visit the post, find housing, and use services. It also covers schools, child care, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name U.S. Army Fort Huachuca
Military branch United States Army
Base status Active
Main phone number 520-533-2330
Official website U.S. Army Fort Huachuca

Location and Directions

Fort Huachuca is near Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, and Hereford in southeastern Arizona. From Interstate 10, take Exit 302 and drive south about 25 miles to Van Deman Gate. The Visitor Control Center is on the right before the gate guards.

Travel detail Verified information
Nearby communities Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, and Hereford
Major road Interstate 10, Exit 302
Nearest major airport discussed in the installation overview Tucson International Airport

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is at Van Deman Gate. Visitors, contractors, and vendors age 18 or older who do not have a valid Department of War identification card must complete a background check before unescorted access. A REAL ID Act-compliant identification document is needed to start the check.

Non-U.S. citizens must remain escorted by someone with a valid Department of War identification card. Fort Huachuca also provides an official online prescreening tool for access eligibility. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Mountain Vista Communities manages on-post family housing. Its office is at Building 52065 on Smith Avenue and can be reached at 520-515-9000. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Housing Services Office, also in Building 52065, helps with off-post housing and can be reached at 520-533-3611.

For temporary lodging, arriving personnel should contact IHG Army Hotels at 877-711-8326 or 520-458-9066, or Candlewood Suites at 520-226-3800. After arriving, report to the assigned unit the following day.

Facilities and Services

A commissary and Exchange are available on the installation. The post also provides legal assistance, claims, military justice, administrative law, and related services through the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.

Service Location or phone
Soldier and Family Readiness Center 640 Smith Avenue, Building 50010; 520-533-2330
Education Center 2288 La Guardia Street, Building 52104; 520-533-3010
ID cards and DEERS 2385 Hatfield Street, Building 51101; 520-533-1608. Appointments are required.

The Soldier and Family Readiness Center offers family readiness, emergency relief, information and referral, employment help, and exceptional family member support. The Education Center provides counseling, testing, basic skills education, credentialing, and college support.

Schools and Childcare

Fort Huachuca Accommodation Schools are Arizona public schools located on the installation and operated under federal and state law. The system has two elementary schools and one middle school. Other choices include Sierra Vista public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling.

Child care includes two child development centers, family child care, outreach services, and school-age services. Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians, and contractors may use Fort Huachuca child care. Registration goes through the Parent Central Office at 520-533-0738, and mandatory orientation is required. Full-day and part-day spaces are limited, and a waiting list is maintained.

Medical Services

Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center provides primary care for Soldiers, families, retirees, and dependents. Services include internal medicine, general surgery referrals and follow-up, orthopedics, physical therapy, preventive medicine, and optometry for active-duty personnel. Call 911 for emergencies. Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista is identified as an off-installation emergency medical facility.

Recreation and Amenities

Fort Huachuca recreation includes fitness centers, golf, bowling, aquatics, outdoor activities, restaurants, youth programs, community centers, riding stables, an RV resort, and a sportsman's center. Named facilities include Barnes Field House and Eifler Fitness Center, Mountain View Golf Course, Desert Lanes Bowling Center, Apache Flats RV Resort, Buffalo Corral Riding Stables, Sportsman's Center, and Yardley Community Center. Access and eligibility can vary by program.

Things to Know

  • Fort Huachuca is an active Army installation near Sierra Vista, but it is not in the city center.
  • Use the official office address for your destination because the installation does not use one universal street address for every office.
  • Bring a REAL ID Act-compliant identification document when applying for visitor access.
  • Complete the access process before arriving at the gate if you do not have a valid Department of War identification card.
  • Call 911 for fire, police, or medical emergencies.
  • Access rules, office hours, and program eligibility can change. Confirm details with the responsible office before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Huachuca?

It is in southeastern Arizona near Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, and Hereford.

What is the main phone number?

The main phone number is 520-533-2330.

Where do visitors check in?

Visitors check in at the Visitor Control Center at Van Deman Gate.

Does Fort Huachuca have on-post housing?

Yes. Mountain Vista Communities manages on-post family housing.

What medical facility serves the installation?

Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center provides primary care and other listed services.