Marine Corps Base Quantico

About

Marine Corps Base Quantico (commonly abbreviated MCB Quantico) is a United States Marine Corps installation located near Triangle, Virginia, covering nearly 55,148 acres of Southern Prince William County, Virginia, northern Stafford County, and southeastern Fauquier County. Used primarily for training purposes, MCB Quantico is known as the “Crossroads of the Marine Corps”.

Quantico Station is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince William County and Stafford counties in the U.S. state of Virginia, used by the Census Bureau to describe base housing. The population was 4,452 at the 2010 census.

The U.S. Marine Corps’ Combat Development Command, which develops strategies for U.S. Marine combat and makes up most of the community of over 12,000 military and civilian personnel (including families), is based here. It has a budget of around $300 million and is the home of the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. The Marine Corps Research Center at Quantico pursues equipment research and development, especially telecommunications, for the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Brig, a military prison, was also located at Quantico, until its closure on 31 December 2011 and its subsequent demolition.

The FBI Academy, the principal research and training facility of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the principal training facility for the Drug Enforcement Administration are also located on the base.

In 2001, the base was designated as part of the Quantico Marine Corps Base Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places. This district includes 122 buildings, two landscapes, a sculpture, and a water tower located within the Mainside area of the base. The contributing properties with separate entries include Tennessee Camp, Camp French, Commanding General’s Quarters, and Rising Hill Camp.

Gate and Hours

MCB Quantico has three gates that are open 24 hours. You will need ID to access the base.
The Main Gate is located off I-95 just south of Dumfries near exit 150B.
Main Gate: 24/7
Back Gate: Monday – Sunday 0500-2200
MCB1 Security Gate: 24/7

Ornville Security Gate: 24/7

Quick Reference

Chapel
US Marine Memorial Chapel
Embry Loop,
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 784-2131

Dining Facility
Bruce Mess Hall
2011 Zeilin Rd, Bldg 2000
(703) 640-0965

Education Center
3088 Roan St
(703) 784-3340

Equal Opportunity Advisor
(703) 432-0764

Family Advocacy
Little Hall, Lower Level
2034 Barnett Ave
(703) 784-2570

Military & Family Readiness
MCFTB House
126 Neville Rd
(703) 634-2678

Public Affairs
(703) 784-3699

Fire Emergency Service
505 Artisan Street
Fire Chief: (703) 784-3734

Finance Office
3300 Russell Road
(703) 432-8335

Housing
Lincoln Military Housing
13201 Perkins St
(703) 432-8500

Legal Assistance
3095 Roan Street
(703) 784-3126/3127

Post Office
401 6th  Ave
(703) 784-2106

Base Surroundings

National Museum of the Marine Corps
18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 784-6107

Weems-Botts Museum
3944 Cameron St,
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-2218

Prince William Forest Park
18100 Park Headquarters Rd,
Triangle, CA 22172
(703) 221-4706

Leesylvania State Park
2001 Daniel K Ludwig Dr,
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 730-8205

Potomac Point Winery
275 Decatur Rd,
Stafford, VA 22554
540-446-2266

Laser Quest Potomac Mills
14517 Potomac Mills Rd,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 490-4180