Red River Army Depot is an active U.S. Army installation in New Boston, Texas, near Texarkana and Hooks. It supports maintenance work for military vehicles and other systems. This guide covers directions, visitor rules, lodging, services, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Red River Army Depot
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address 100 James Carlow Drive, Building 15, New Boston, TX 75570
Main phone number 903-334-3111
Visitor Center phone 903-334-2716
Official website Red River Army Depot official website

Location and Directions

Red River Army Depot is in New Boston, in Bowie County, about 18 miles west of Texarkana. It is near Hooks, Texas. From I-30, use Exit 207 for the main gate, or Exit 206 for headquarters and the commercial truck gate.

The Main Gate Visitor Control Center is at 50 E. Entrance Avenue in Hooks. Headquarters is at 100 James Carlow Drive, Building 15, in New Boston. The commercial truck gate is at 100 Armory Drive, Building 740, in New Boston. Follow the posted directions for the gate that matches your visit.

Visitor Information

Visitors must be notified in advance by a depot point of contact before a visitor badge can be issued. Visitors age 16 and older need government-issued photo identification. Vehicles must be registered at the Visitor Control Center and require a valid driver's license, current registration or rental papers, proof of insurance, and, when needed, a notarized permission-to-drive form.

The Visitor Control Center is open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed on federal holidays. General visitors should use the Main Gate Visitor Control Center, not the commercial truck gate. Confirm current access rules and hours before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

RRAD does not list permanent on-installation housing in the supplied information. Rustic log cabins are available at Elliott Lake Recreation Area through Red River Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The Protocol Office can recommend local hotels for official visitors; call 903-334-2316 or email usarmy.rrad.usamc.mbx.protocol@army.mil.

Facilities and Services

RRAD supports maintenance for tactical wheeled vehicles, Bradley Fighting Vehicle systems, HIMARS and Multiple Launch Rocket System equipment, engines, transmissions, and other systems. Tenant organizations include Army Contracting Command, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, and the U.S. Army Occupational Health Clinic.

Defense Automated Printing Services operates six days a week, 24 hours a day. Its phone number is 903-334-2322.

Medical Services

The RRAD tenant directory lists a U.S. Army Occupational Health Clinic. The supplied information does not list its appointment process or other medical services, so contact the installation before planning care.

Recreation and Amenities

Elliott Lake Recreation Area has rustic log cabins and the RRAD Community Recreation Building. The building is available for conferences and meetings. Confirm access rules with RRAD Morale, Welfare and Recreation before visiting.

Things to Know

  • The depot is physically in New Boston, although some official records use a Texarkana mailing address.
  • Access is controlled, and most visitors need advance notice from a depot point of contact.
  • Visitors age 16 and older need government-issued photo identification.
  • The Visitor Control Center and military identification office are open Monday through Thursday and closed on federal holidays.
  • Do not use the commercial truck gate as the normal visitor entrance.
  • Gate rules, hours, and other operating details can change. Confirm them before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Red River Army Depot?
It is in New Boston, Texas, about 18 miles west of Texarkana and near Hooks.
What phone number should visitors call?
Call the Visitor Control Center at 903-334-2716.
What identification do visitors need?
Visitors age 16 and older need government-issued photo identification. They also need advance notification from a depot point of contact.
What documents are needed for a vehicle?
Drivers need a valid license, current registration or rental papers, proof of insurance, and, when required, a notarized permission-to-drive form.
Does the depot have lodging?
Rustic log cabins are referenced at Elliott Lake Recreation Area. The Protocol Office can recommend local hotels for official visitors.