Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Parris Island, SC 29905 1 (843) 228-2111
Established: 1915
Base Type: Marine Corps
About
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is an 8,095-acre military installation located within Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Beaufort, the community that is typically associated with the installation. MCRD Parris Island is used for the training of enlisted Marines. Male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and female recruits from all over the United States report here to receive their initial training. Male recruits living west of the Mississippi River receive their training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, but may train at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island by special request.
Directions
Driving from the north
Take I-95 until you reach South Carolina Exit 33. This will take you to Route 17.
Take it until you reach Route 21 South toward Beaufort.
From Route 21 South, you will make a right turn onto Route 280 shortly after passing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
Continue traveling for approximately 6 miles. Route 280 eventually turns into Route 802. You will see a sign for Parris Island.
The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road, and it will take you to the front gate.
Driving from the south
Take Exit 8 from I-95, this is US-278 E (going toward Bluffton/Beaufort/Hilton Head Island)
Turn LEFT onto SC-141. (almost 4 miles)
Turn LEFT onto SC-170 N/ Okatie Hwy and continue driving on this road for about 10 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto Savannah Hwy / SC-802.
Continue to follow SC-802, bearing right. (about 4 miles)
You will see a sign for Parris Island.
The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road, and it will take you to the front gate.
Quick Reference
Chaplain and Religious Services
161 Blvd de France
(843) 228-2974
(843) 228-3533
Dining Facility
MCX Food Court
Wake Blvd., Bldg 409
(843) 228-1687
Education Center
923 Chosin Reservoir Rd
(843) 228-3889
Equal Opportunity Advisor
(843) 228-4919/3567
Family Advocacy Program
807 Hoffecker Ave
(843) 228-7093
Family Readiness
(843) 228-2944
Public Affairs Office
Bldg 283
(843) 228-3650
Fire Emergency Service
Emergency Operations Center
(843) 228-3698/3486
Finance Office
10 Mexico Street
(843) 228-2338
Housing Office
1140 Geiger Blvd
(843) 228-6000
Legal/JAG
172 Santo Domingo St
(843) 228-2559
Post Office
923 Chosin Reservoir Rd
(843) 228-2111
Base Surroundings
John Mark Verdier House
801 Bay St, Historic Downtown,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 524-6334
Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary St,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 524-3925
Santa Elena History Center
1501 Bay St,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-1550
Hunting Island State Park
1775 Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena,
Beaufort, SC 29920
(843) 838-2011
Thibault Gallery
815 Bay Street,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-4278
Every Second Counts
22 Sams Point Way,
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 525-9000
Southern Rose Buggy Tours
1002B Bay St,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 524-2900
Base Listings
The numbers for Fairchild Air Force Base have low accuracy due to its unique utilization. Entire companies are rotated through on a regular basis, so large portions of the phone directory are subject to change without notice. Please contact the base operator at (509) 247-1212 if you experience any difficulty reaching your desired contact.
Name | Level Name | Phone |
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4th Battalion Exchange | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1553 |
Hair Salon | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2368 |
Adult Intramural Sports | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1561 |
American Red Cross | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (877) 272-7337 |
Atlantic Marine Corps Communities | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 846-5300 |
Automotive Hobby Shop & Skills Center | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1599 |
Backyard Burgers | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1293 |
Base Operator | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2111 |
Behavioral Health Branch | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2044 |
Booking Information | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1587 |
Bowling Center - Parris Island | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1551 |
Branch Health Clinic | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-3726 |
Brig & Brew Event and Social Club | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1541 |
CREDO Southeast | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (904) 542-1223 |
Career Resource Management Center | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2761 |
Carlson Wagonlit/Sato Travel | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (866) 928-1420 |
Child Care Resource and Referral | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-7279 |
Child Development Center - Parris Island | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-3514 |
Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (800) 868-2632 |
Commissary - Parris Island | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2383 |
DeTreville House | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 522-1663 |
Dental Clinic | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-3500 |
Depot Chapel | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2974 |
Depot Theater - Parris Island | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1525 |
Destructive Weather Line | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (800) 963-5023 |
DoD Safe Helpline | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (877) 995-5247 |
Dry Cleaners & Laundry | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1520 |
Elliot's Beach Picnic Area | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1587 |
Emergency Child Care | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 338-1554 |
Emergency Contact Information | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 322-5903 |
Events (MCCS Calendar) | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1667 |
Exceptional Family Member Program, | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-3188 |
Exchange (MCX) | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1538 |
Family Member Employment Assistance Program | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-3377 |
Family Readiness Program | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1663 |
Fitness Center | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1579 |
Food & Hospitality Catering | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1500 |
Food Court MCRD Parris Island | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1687 |
Fort Sill National Bank | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (803) 525-1161 |
Furniture Gallery | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1545 |
GNC Parris Island | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 322-1930 |
Housing Office | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2853 |
Information, Tickets and Tours | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 288-1540 |
Installation Address | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2406 |
L.I.N.K.S. | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-1573 |
Laurel Bay Child Development Center | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 846-1160 |
Law Center | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-3623 |
Legal Assistance | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2559 |
Legends Golf Course and Pro Shop | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2240 |
Lifelong Learning Program | Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island |
1 (843) 228-2152 |