South Carolina has 2 qualifying Marine Corps installations covered in this guide. These locations support marine aviation and readiness; marine corps training, readiness and installation support. The list below gives the main location, contact, mission and facilities for each base.

Marine Corps Bases in South Carolina

Marine Corps installations in South Carolina support Marines through aviation, training, logistics and operational readiness.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is an active marine corps installation in the Beaufort area. Its main work includes marine aviation and readiness, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Marine Corps
Location Beaufort, South Carolina
Address Geiger Boulevard, Beaufort, SC 29904
Main contact 843-228-7121
Main operations Marine aviation and readiness
Key facilities Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services
Status Active

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is an active marine corps installation in the Parris Island area. Its main work includes marine corps training, readiness and installation support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Marine Corps
Location Parris Island, South Carolina
Address 521 Boulevard de France, Building 283, Parris Island, SC 29905
Main contact 843-228-2371
Main operations Marine Corps training, readiness and installation support
Key facilities Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support
Status Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Marine Corps bases are in South Carolina?

Using the installation definition in this guide, South Carolina has 2 qualifying Marine Corps installations: Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

What Marine Corps bases are in South Carolina?

This guide includes Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island as qualifying Marine Corps installations in South Carolina.

Where is Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina?

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is in Beaufort, South Carolina.

What does Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island do?

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island supports marine corps training, readiness and installation support.

Are both Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island active?

Yes. Both installations are listed as active in this guide.

Does this list include every Marine Corps unit in South Carolina?

No. This page focuses on qualifying installation-type locations. Recruiting offices, unit-only listings and similar administrative entries are not counted as separate bases.