New to Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville NC

Your first week in Jacksonville NC in one place. For the full PCS move, read the Marines’ guide to moving to Jacksonville NC.

The first seven days

  1. Sleep.

    No Navy Lodge. Inns of the Corps, 896 Holcomb Blvd. 910-451-3041. Book lodgingreservations.usmc-mccs.org.

  2. Check in.

    JRRRC Bldg 59, Molly Pitcher Rd. Weekend: Bldg 59 Rm 212, 910-451-2123. MCCS IRR 910-451-4101. Welcome Aboard within 90 days.

  3. Register school.

    Onslow County Schools, 200 Broadhurst, 910-455-2211. On-base: DoDEA Camp Lejeune Schools (7, PK–12).

  4. Call a dentist.

    Most base dental clinics are active duty only. Armstrong & Tant 910-346-5600. Kids: Lume 980-705-9623.

  5. Storage.

    If household goods are late — they often are. One climate-controlled shop on the directory: A Perfect Climate.

  6. Plumber / HVAC.

    Drain Dawgs 910-333-2037. Airflow Masters 910-463-9878. Put both in the phone.

  7. Haircut, pizza, gym.

    Mario and Company 910-333-1144. Abruzzo’s 910-353-3300. 10 Rounds 910-467-7825.

Hurricane season is June 1–November 30. If you land in that window, screenshot the hurricane checklist before you unpack.

Call these first

Dentist
Armstrong & Tant General Dentistry
The off-base chair families need this week.
Kids dentist
Lume Pediatric Dentistry
The PCS week-one shop.
Barber
Mario and Company Barber Studio
Western Blvd. Feel normal before in-processing is done.
Storage
A Perfect Climate Self Storage
Climate-controlled, locally owned. Only storage listing on the site right now.
Call from listing View listing →
Plumber
Drain Dawgs
Local owner. Skip the national franchise if you want a shop that picks up.
HVAC
Airflow Masters Heating & Cooling
August in Onslow is why this is on the first-week list.
Gym
10 Rounds of Fitness
933 Lejeune Blvd. Close to the boulevard grind.
First dinner
Abruzzo’s Pizza
Western Blvd. You can fight about the “best” restaurant later.

Housing towns

Jacksonville Piney Green Hubert Richlands Sneads Ferry Swansboro Holly Ridge / Topsail On-base (Hunt / Liberty)

Kids / Health

FAQ

Where do I stay the first night at Camp Lejeune?

There is no Navy Lodge. Inns of the Corps is at 896 Holcomb Blvd. Call 910-451-3041. Book at lodgingreservations.usmc-mccs.org.

Where do Marines check in at Camp Lejeune?

JRRRC Bldg 59, Molly Pitcher Rd. Weekend: Bldg 59 Rm 212, 910-451-2123. MCCS IRR 910-451-4101. Welcome Aboard within 90 days.

How do I register kids for school in Jacksonville NC?

Off-base: Onslow County Schools, 200 Broadhurst, 910-455-2211. On-base: DoDEA Camp Lejeune Schools — 7 schools, PK–12. Register before you hunt houses.

Can families use Camp Lejeune dental clinics?

Most base dental clinics are active duty only. Off-base, this page names Armstrong & Tant General Dentistry and Lume Pediatric Dentistry. Call the listing.

When is hurricane season in Jacksonville NC?

Hurricane season is June 1–November 30. If you land in that window, screenshot the hurricane checklist before you unpack.

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