Gate Hours & Information
Stimson Gate
(Junction of Kings Bay Road and Spur 40)
- MON to THU: 5 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- FRI: 5 a.m. (remains open 24 hours throughout the weekend)
Stimson Gate Pass & ID Office
- MON to THU: 7a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
- FRI: Closed
- SAT & SUN: Closed
- HOLIDAYS: Closed
Notes:
(1) Military (active and retired) and authorized civilians must apply for vehicle passes and/or register vehicles at the Stimson Gate Pass and ID office during normal working hours.
(2) Authorized patrons will be issued temporary passes by sentry at Franklin gate whenever Pass & ID office is closed.
Call: 912-573-1180
Franklin Gate
(Junction of Spur 40 and St. Mary's Road, next to submarine memorial)
- MON to THU: 24 hours (opens Monday at 5 a.m.)
- FRI: 5 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- SAT, SUN, Holidays: Closed
Franklin Gate Pass & ID Office
- MON to FRI: 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- SAT, SUN & HOLIDAYS: CLOSED
Notes:
(1) Contractor and business passes are issued at the Franklin gate Pass & ID during normal hours of operation.
(2) All business deliveries must be made to this gate Monday to Friday.
Call: 912-573-8609
St. Marys Gate
(Point Peter Road)
Closed until futher notice.
Access Note:
The Stimson, Franklin, and Madison gates are not open to the public. Only people with military ID, official badges, or otherwise officially credentialed and/or escorted will be permitted entry to the base. The Jackson Gate is the public access gate to the golf course and family housing.
Jackson Gate
(Spur 40)
- Open 24/7
Madison Gate
(Located between the housing area and main base)
- Open 24/7
Guidelines While Entering and Aboard the Base:
- Ensure Safety is your Number One Priority at all times!
- Gate hours may change at any time for safety, security, or other reasons, and they may also close for short or long durations at any time.
- Immediately follow instructions and commands of security officials.
- Seat belts and approved child restraint devises are required to be used by all occupants.
- Please obey posted speed limits and come to a full stop at red lights (right turn on red permitted after stop unless otherwise posted) and stop signs.
- All vehicles must be properly insured and registered.
- Driver must posses a valid U.S. driver's license and passengers must possess a valid photo ID.
- Weapons and contraband are always prohibited aboard the base.
- All vehicles should safely yield to emergency vehicles.
- Be aware of joggers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, especially during dusk and darkness, and safely yield.
- Entry to the base constitutes permission for authorized security personnel to search vehicle and occupants at any time.
- Cell phone use - except for hands-free devises - is prohibited while driving a vehicle on the base.
- Please, never drink alcohol and drive and do not allow anyone to drink and drive. If you drink, use a designated driver! If you find yourself in a situation where you have been drinking and you do not have a designated driver, contact your command duty office, chain of command, or other sober and competent person to assist you. Remember: Over the limit, under arrest.
