Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is an active United States Marine Corps installation in Onslow County, North Carolina, next to Jacksonville. This guide covers directions, visitor access, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation. Check current base rules before you travel.

Base Overview

Official name Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Military branch United States Marine Corps
Base status Active
Main phone number 910-451-1113
Automated recording directs callers to the official website phone directory.
Visitor Center phone 910-450-0285 / 910-450-0281
Official website Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Location and Directions

Camp Lejeune is in Onslow County near Jacksonville, the New River, and the Atlantic Ocean. The main entrance is east of Jacksonville off U.S. Highway 24. Follow base signs to the Wilson Bay or Main Gate. Other access points include the Piney Green Gate and gates connected to Highway 172. Nearby airport choices include Albert J. Ellis Airport in Richlands, Wilmington International Airport, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Visitor Information

Visitors and other unvetted guests may need an approved visitor pass or a sponsored-access request. The Wilson Gate Visitor Center is in Building TT-13 next to the Wilson Boulevard Gate. Visitors with a REAL ID should use the IARA Visitor Pass process. Visitors without a REAL ID should use the Sponsored Base Access process.

The Trusted Traveler Program is currently suspended. Sponsors are encouraged to submit requests in advance, generally at least seven days before a visitor arrives. Check current gate operations, identification rules, access requirements, and temporary advisories before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Privatized military housing is available for eligible active-duty service members and families assigned to Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The housing office is at 43 Inchon Street, Tarawa Terrace, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547. Call 910-238-3083 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; it is closed on weekends.

Inns of the Corps Camp Lejeune is at 896 Holcomb Boulevard, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547. Call 910-451-3041. MCCS also lists Marine Lodge, Onslow Beach lodging, campgrounds, and RV facilities.

Facilities and Services

Camp Lejeune has a commissary, Marine Corps Exchange, dining facilities, Marine Marts, a post office, banks, credit unions, libraries, fitness centers, childcare, education services, family support, legal assistance, and veterinary treatment services.

Marine and Family Services is at 895 Molly Pitcher Drive. Call 910-449-9766 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Information and Referral is at Building 59, Room 110, 59 Molly Pitcher Road. Call 910-451-4101.

Schools and Childcare

Camp Lejeune Community Schools are operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity. Legal dependent children who live with their military sponsor in permanent base housing may attend Camp Lejeune Dependents Schools, subject to DoDEA rules. A K-12 School Liaison Office provides education help.

School level Schools listed by the installation
Primary Johnson Primary School
Elementary DeLalio Elementary School; Heroes Elementary School; Tarawa Terrace Elementary School
Intermediate Bitz Intermediate School
Middle Brewster Middle School

Child development and school-age-care programs are available. Confirm current eligibility, registration, locations, and hours through the official Camp Lejeune and MCCS childcare pages.

Medical Services

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is at 100 Brewster Boulevard, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-2538. It provides primary care, pediatrics, emergency care, pharmacy services, specialty care, referrals, and other hospital services. Appointment hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the clinic is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Call 910-450-4357 for appointments, 910-450-4840 for the emergency room, or 910-450-4300 for information. The nurse advice line is 800-874-2273, option 1. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Recreation and Amenities

Type Available activities or places
Indoor recreation Fitness centers, bowling, theater, and entertainment facilities
Outdoor recreation Hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, beaches, and outdoor recreation
Lodging and camping Onslow Beach, campgrounds, RV facilities, and Outdoor Adventures
Equipment rentals Recreational equipment checkout and rentals for authorized patrons

Equipment rentals are available to authorized patrons, including active-duty personnel, reservists on active duty, dependents, and other DoD-authorized personnel.

Things to Know

  • Camp Lejeune is an active Marine Corps installation with many tenant commands and supported activities.
  • Some facilities and access procedures differ by location.
  • Camp Lejeune is currently a no-drone zone. Drones are not authorized on the installation under the cited Marine Corps order.
  • Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Check base weather and emergency advisories when needed.
  • Many medical services and installation programs are limited to eligible beneficiaries or authorized patrons.
  • Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River are separate installations, even though some housing and support programs cover both.
  • Access details and operating information can change. Confirm current rules before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Camp Lejeune?
It is in Onslow County, North Carolina, next to Jacksonville and near the New River and Atlantic Ocean.
What phone number should I use for the Camp Lejeune Visitor Center?
Call 910-450-0285 or 910-450-0281.
Do visitors need approval to enter Camp Lejeune?
Visitors and other unvetted guests may need an approved visitor pass or sponsored-access request. Check current rules before traveling.
Does Camp Lejeune have military housing?
Yes. Privatized military housing is available for eligible active-duty service members and families assigned to Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River.
What medical center serves Camp Lejeune?
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune provides primary care, pediatrics, emergency care, pharmacy services, specialty care, and other hospital services.