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I am a veteran. Not retired from the service or disabled. My wife is a retired Federal law enforcement agent. She can get on military bases with her retired ID.
Does anyone know if we would be able to camp at military bases? Had not thought of it until i read this thread/
A valid DOD card should get you in if she has one. Here are the regulations
The RV app Allstays have a free app that is just for military campgrounds and it list just about all of them in a great format. Their regular app cost a few dollars but is well worth it. The shows the campgrounds overlaid on google maps.
We use them all the time and so far the Navy has had the best ones.
I am a veteran. Not retired from the service or disabled. My wife is a retired Federal law enforcement agent. She can get on military bases with her retired ID.
Does anyone know if we would be able to camp at military bases? Had not thought of it until i read this thread/
IIRC, the only retirees allowed to use DOD Famcamps are military retirees.
It might have changed but I think retired dod was able to use some campgrounds subject to the local command and only behind just about everyone else like active duty, retire military, etc. I have not checked in years but I seem to recall checking at a couple that said I could stay depending on space available. Now that it can be a pain to get on base someplaces I would only try for the ones off base. There is one by Navy lake at Memphis, Tn. I would try if I couldn't get in the state park nearby or a private park that is nearby.
I got checked by an officer at Kirtland AFB when I was using the snack bar at the bowling alley. My card is a Dept. of the Army retired civillian card and that was sufficient for her. I was told the same thing at the auto hobby shop, space A. No problem at the on base shop-ette but of course not the commisary.
Hi,
I was just wondering how many of you use Military Campgrounds? I am retired/disabled and have my DOD card and we are considering availing ourselves of the many campgrounds on military bases.
What was your experience? I have been on two investigating their campsites and find them pretty nice.
I'd like to hear about your experiences and recommendations.
My husband is retiring 12/30/16 DOD. We will look into Military Campgrounds as well.
It might have changed but I think retired dod was able to use some campgrounds subject to the local command and only behind just about everyone else like active duty, retire military, etc. I have not checked in years but I seem to recall checking at a couple that said I could stay depending on space available.
There is a link on page 1 of this thread that shows what categories are allowed to use DOD MWR facilities. It will answer all your questions.
Edited December 20, 2016 by remoandiris
Sorry but who can use a base famcamp is decided on the individual base commander policy. We have met many retired DOD using the campgrounds. Always best to check first
Actually, you are only partially correct. Commanders have some discretion who they may ADD to authorized users. As I stated above, someone graciously posted the link to the Mil FamCamps website that lists the DOD regs and authorized users. The link is there for all to click and see the results.
Some training bases like Parris Island and the USAFA have special consideration for non-dependent family members to use famcamps for graduations only.
Here is the link, again.
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