Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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