Naval Weapons Station Earle is an active U.S. Navy installation in Colts Neck, New Jersey. It has a Mainside area in Colts Neck and a Waterfront area in Leonardo. This guide covers directions, access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Weapons Station Earle
Military branch U.S. Navy
Base status Active
Street address 201 Route 34 South, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Visitor Center phone (732) 866-2243
Official website Naval Weapons Station Earle official website

Location and Directions

Naval Weapons Station Earle is in Monmouth County. The Mainside entrance is off New Jersey State Highway 34, about one-half mile south of the Route 357 intersection in Colts Neck. The Mainside destination address is 201 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722.

The Waterfront entrance is at 801 Highway 36 in Leonardo, within Middletown Township. Mainside and Waterfront are connected by Normandy Road, a Navy-controlled road and rail corridor. Use the installation’s current directions before driving to either area.

Visitor Information

Visitors should expect possible delays and full vehicle inspections at entry control points. The Mainside Pass and ID office is in Building C-68 and can be reached at (732) 866-2243. The Waterfront office is in Building R-34 at (732) 866-7104.

NWS Earle does not have a switchboard operator, so callers must use a direct-dial number. Contact the correct Pass and ID or Visitor Control Center office before traveling because access rules and force-protection conditions can change.

Housing and Lodging

The Housing Service Center at 201 Highway 34, Building C-55, helps with housing needs assessments, temporary housing information, family housing applications, rental listings, lease reviews, and move-in or move-out inspections. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (732) 866-2178 or (732) 866-2177. Accompanied personnel may use privatized family housing or live in the local community. Unaccompanied housing can be reached at (732) 866-2180; eligibility depends on assignment status, pay grade, and available space. Deer Run Lodging and RV Park is at (732) 866-2448, and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites is at (877) 628-9233.

Facilities and Services

NWS Earle has support offices, a Navy Exchange, fire and emergency services, public works, and other tenant activities. The installation website links to the Defense Commissary Agency for commissary information.

Service Phone
Fleet and Family Support Center (732) 866-2115
Navy Exchange (732) 866-2893
Legal assistance (732) 866-2066
Navy Federal Credit Union (732) 866-4044
Fire and emergency services, Mainside (732) 866-2260
Fire and emergency services, Waterfront (732) 866-7160

Schools and Childcare

The Child Development Center is in Building C-60 and can be reached at (732) 866-2518. The Youth Center is in Building C-62 at (732) 866-2148.

The School Liaison Officer is in Building C-2 and can be reached at (732) 866-2472. The supplied installation information does not provide a complete list of assigned public school districts or DoDEA schools, so families should contact this office for current guidance.

Medical Services

The Naval Medical Branch Clinic and Dental Clinic are both in Building C-3. The medical clinic phone is (732) 866-2300, and the dental clinic phone is (732) 866-2261. The available information does not list all specialties, appointment steps, or emergency-care eligibility. Call before visiting to confirm current care options.

Recreation and Amenities

Recreation contacts include the MWR Recreation Center at (732) 866-2106, Mainside Fitness Center at (732) 866-2304, Bay Breeze Fitness Center at (732) 866-7059, the pool at (732) 866-2351, and the Auto Skills Center at (732) 866-2105. Tickets and Travel is available at (732) 866-2103. NWS Earle also operates an authorized saltwater fishing program, but current eligibility, permits, guest rules, and access steps apply.

Things to Know

  • NWS Earle has Mainside facilities in Colts Neck and a Waterfront area in Leonardo.
  • The installation supports the delivery of ordnance to the Fleet and operates a coastal ordnance handling and processing facility.
  • Plan for possible delays and full vehicle inspections at entry control points.
  • There is no installation-wide switchboard operator. Use direct-dial activity numbers.
  • Waterfront access is controlled and may be limited by mission, force-protection conditions, or visitor eligibility.
  • Confirm access details and operating information before traveling because they can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch is Naval Weapons Station Earle?

It is a U.S. Navy installation.

Where is the Mainside entrance?

The Mainside entrance is off New Jersey State Highway 34 in Colts Neck.

What is the Visitor Center phone number?

The Mainside Visitor Control Center number is (732) 866-2243. The Waterfront Pass and ID office number is (732) 866-7104.

Does the installation have on-base housing?

Eligible personnel may use privatized family housing or unaccompanied housing, depending on status, pay grade, and available space.

Does NWS Earle have medical and dental clinics?

Yes. Both clinics are in Building C-3, but call first to confirm services and appointment information.