-MCRD- Parris Island, South Carolina

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is an 8,095 acres military installation located within Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately 5 miles south of Beaufort, the community that is typically associated with the installation. Parris Island is used for the training of enlisted Marines. *If you are a government employee or military personnel, please present your CAC to the Provost Marshal Office. Non government or military personnel will be denied unless granted by the commanding general of Parris Island or HQMC. Depending on certain circumstances, your request of entry may be denied. The PMO has the right to detain anyone they feel my pose a threat.