Fort George G. Meade is an active U.S. Army installation in Maryland. It is near Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis. This guide covers directions, visitor rules, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Fort George G. Meade
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address 4551 Llewellyn Ave, Fort Meade, MD 20755
Main phone number 301-677-4844
Visitor Center phone 301-677-1064/1065
Official website Fort Meade official website

Location and Directions

Fort Meade is between Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis. It is near Odenton, Laurel, Severn, Columbia, and Jessup. The installation is near Maryland Route 175, Maryland Route 32, Interstate 95, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. For the main gate and 24-hour access gate, use Mapes Road, Fort Meade, or Odenton.

Starting point Main route
Washington, D.C. I-95 or I-295 north to MD Route 175 east, then follow signs for the Mapes Road gate.
Baltimore I-95 or I-295 south to MD Route 175 east, then follow signs for the Mapes Road gate.
Annapolis U.S. 50/301 west to I-97 north, MD Route 32 west, and MD Route 175 toward Odenton and Fort Meade.

Visitors driving a private or rental vehicle should be ready to show identification, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is at the installation entrance and offers walk-in services. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. and on weekends. Call 301-677-1064/1065 before traveling.

Access point Hours or use
Reece Road gate Open 24 hours daily. Use the visitor lane when the Visitor Control Center is closed.
Mapes/175 gate Weekdays, 6:00–9:00 a.m. inbound and outbound; 3:00–6:00 p.m. outbound only; closed weekends.
Mapes/32 gate Weekdays only. The listed official information does not provide specific hours.
Rockenbach Road gate Weekdays, 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed weekends.

Since May 7, 2025, visitors requesting unescorted access must show a REAL ID-compliant credential or an accepted alternative form of identification. Check current access rules and gate hours before leaving because they can change.

Housing and Lodging

The Fort Meade Army Housing Office oversees privatized on-post family housing and provides help with off-post housing. The unaccompanied housing office is at 6405 Simmonds Road and can be reached at 301-677-2458. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The housing directory phone number is 240-429-4618.

Candlewood Suites, IHG Army Hotels, is at 4690 Cooper Ave. Call 410-674-7700 or 301-677-5660. It is open 24 hours daily. Lodging is available to military personnel, family members and guests, and retired military personnel and their guests. Advance reservations are allowed for all ranks on leave or official duty.

Facilities and Services

Fort Meade has exchange and commissary services, dining facilities, DEERS and identification-card services, Child and Youth Services, religious support, legal and personnel services, an Automotive Skills Center, and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. Current hours should be confirmed before visiting.

Army Community Service is at 830 Chisholm Ave. It offers relocation help, deployment support, family readiness, financial assistance, family advocacy, emergency assistance, and other family programs. Call 301-677-5590, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On-post shuttle service is very limited, so a personal vehicle is recommended.

Schools and Childcare

Fort Meade is part of the Anne Arundel County Public School system. On-post schools include West Meade Early Education Center; Pershing Hill, Manor View, and Meade Heights elementary schools; MacArthur and Meade middle schools; and Meade Senior High School.

Child and Youth Services provides center-based childcare and youth programs on post. Availability, enrollment, and operating status can change. Contact Fort Meade CYS at 301-677-1104. The education office is at 4415 Llewellyn Ave and can be reached at 301-677-6421.

Medical Services

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is at 2480 Llewellyn Ave. It provides primary care, selected specialty care, same-day surgery, pharmacy, behavioral health, occupational health, and other outpatient services. The main phone is 301-677-8800, and the appointment line is 833-286-3734.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays. It is not a hospital and has no emergency room or night-and-weekend urgent-care coverage. Call 911 for medical emergencies.

Recreation and Amenities

Fort Meade recreation options include Burba Lake Recreation Area, Gaffney Fitness Center, indoor and outdoor pools, Medal of Honor Library, Leisure Travel Services, Automotive Skills Center, Arts and Crafts Center, Club Meade, and The Lanes Bowling Alley. Schedules, program availability, and eligibility can change, so confirm details with Fort Meade Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Things to Know

  • Fort Meade is an active Army installation with tenant organizations from multiple military branches.
  • Unescorted visitors need a REAL ID-compliant credential or an approved alternative identification document.
  • Check gate hours, access rules, and service hours before traveling because they can change.
  • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is an outpatient clinic, not an emergency room.
  • On-post shuttle service is very limited, so personal transportation is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official name of Fort Meade?
The official name is Fort George G. Meade.
What identification do visitors need?
Visitors requesting unescorted access need a REAL ID-compliant credential or an accepted alternative identification document.
Which gate is open 24 hours?
The Reece Road gate is open 24 hours daily.
Does Fort Meade have an emergency room?
No. Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is not a hospital and has no emergency room. Call 911 for emergencies.
Are schools available on post?
Yes. Fort Meade has early education, elementary, middle, and high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public School system.