Naval Support Facility Dahlgren is an active United States Navy installation in Dahlgren, Virginia. It sits on the western shore of the Potomac River. This guide covers directions, visitor rules, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Support Facility Dahlgren
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 6509 Sampson Road, Suite 217, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5108
Main phone number (540) 653-8291
Visitor Center phone (540) 653-6891
Official website NSF Dahlgren official installation page

Location and Directions

NSF Dahlgren is in Dahlgren, in King George County, Virginia, on the western shore of the Potomac River. From Fredericksburg, take Route 3 east, Route 206 east, and continue to Dahlgren. From the Washington, D.C., area, take Route 5 south, Route 301 south, and Route 206 to Dahlgren. From Richmond, take I-95 north, Route 207 north, Route 301 north, and Route 206 east. The Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas Mac Middleton Bridge has a southbound toll.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is at 17320 Dahlgren Road and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The main gate is open 24 hours a day for all visitors. B Gate is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for CAC or military ID holders and people with temporary base access. Bring a valid state-issued driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. Rental-car drivers must be listed on the rental agreement. Call the Visitor Control Center at (540) 653-6891 or the Pass and ID Office at (540) 653-6890 before traveling, since access rules may change.

Housing and Lodging

Liberty Military Housing helps with on-base family housing and community housing. Its Housing Service Center is at 6136 Jenkins Road, Suite 205, Building 142. Call (540) 653-8505 or (540) 653-8506, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services include housing referrals, lease reviews, and move-in or move-out inspections when requested.

Housing or lodging Contact Hours or details
Unaccompanied housing 17410 Potomac Inn Road, Building 962
(540) 653-2307 / 2308		 Monday-Friday
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites 17485 Potomac Inn Road, Building 960
(540) 653-7672		 Open 24/7; check-in 3:00 p.m.; check-out 11:00 a.m.
Lodging reservations (877) 628-9233 Reservations for Navy Gateway Inns & Suites

Facilities and Services

The commissary is at 4271 Potomac Drive, 118 Jenkins Road. It is closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call (540) 653-7317. The Navy Exchange is at 17320 Dahlgren Road, Building 109, and can be reached at (540) 653-5312. Other services include Fleet and Family Support, a chapel, a post office, public works, Pass and ID services, personnel support, financial services, and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

Schools and Childcare

Dahlgren School is operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity. Call the school at (540) 653-8822. The Child Development Center can be reached at (540) 653-4994, and Child Development Homes can be reached at (540) 653-5823. The Youth Activity Center phone is (540) 653-8009. Confirm enrollment rules directly because eligibility may depend on sponsor status, age, program, and available space.

Medical Services

Branch Health Clinic Dahlgren is at 17457 Caffee Road, Suite 204. Appointments are handled at 855-227-6331. The clinic serves eligible TRICARE beneficiaries and provides occupational-health services for employees. Confirm eligibility and enrollment with the clinic before using its services.

Service Available care
Family practice Routine and acute care
Pharmacy, laboratory, and immunizations Limited services
Occupational health and dental Occupational health and active-duty dental care

The clinic is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The pharmacy closes at the same times and is closed on weekends and holidays. For fire, medical, police, HAZMAT, or explosive emergencies, call 911.

Recreation and Amenities

The Community Recreation Center offers tickets and travel, special events, crafts, and The Brow Café. Call (540) 653-8785. Other amenities include an MWR library, fitness center and gymnasium, aquatics center, bowling center, auto skills center, theater, youth activity center, equipment rental, restaurants, cafés, and religious programs.

Selected contacts include the gymnasium at (540) 653-8580, aquatics center at (540) 653-8088, bowling center at (540) 653-7327, library at (540) 653-7474, and theater at (540) 653-7336. FFR and MWR activities generally serve active-duty personnel, reservists, retirees, dependents, Department of Defense employees, and contractors unless a program says otherwise.

Things to Know

  • NSF Dahlgren is an active Navy installation hosted by Naval Support Activity South Potomac.
  • Some areas are restricted because of ordnance testing, unexploded ordnance, fragmenting metal, and other hazards.
  • Use the Visitor Control Center and confirm access requirements before arrival.
  • Gate hours, service hours, eligibility rules, and other operating details can change. Contact the correct office before relying on this information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NSF Dahlgren?

It is in Dahlgren, Virginia, on the western shore of the Potomac River.

What phone number should visitors use?

Call the Visitor Control Center at (540) 653-6891.

What documents are needed to enter?

Visitors need a valid state-issued driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. Rental-car drivers must be listed on the rental agreement.

Does the installation have lodging?

Yes. Navy Gateway Inns & Suites is at 17485 Potomac Inn Road, Building 960.

Where can eligible patients get medical care?

Branch Health Clinic Dahlgren provides routine and acute family-practice care, limited pharmacy and laboratory services, occupational health, and active-duty dental care.