Check In \ Processing
Visitor Center
859 Geiger Boulevard
Building 859, MCAS Beaufort
Beaufort, SC 29904
Phone 843-228-7750
Phone (DSN) 312-335-7750
Fax 843-228-7273
Fax (DSN) 312-335-7273
Mon - Fri 6:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sat and Sun - closed
BOOK YOUR LOCAL HOTELS HERE On-base temporary lodging at MCRD Parris Island is in The Osprey Inn and Parris Island RV Park. The closest hotels are about 5 miles north of the facility in Port Royal. More hotels and motels are about 8 miles north of the Depot in Beaufort.
Reporting Procedures
During normal duty hours (7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) report directly to the S-1 of the unit or command to which you are assigned. If you have orders to MAG-31, check in with the MAG-31 S-1, located in Building 585, Room 243.
All military personnel with orders to the station (MWSS-273 and H&HS) check in with the Station S-1, located in Building 601, Room 125B.
If checking in after working hours, see the Officer of the Day (OOD) in Building 601, duty desk. This building is located on the right just after you enter the installation.
Directions to individual units/commands will be given to you at the Main Gate.
What to do if you Get Married Enroute
If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your Commanding Officer and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.