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Camp Parks

Camp Parks, also known as Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, is in Dublin, CA, near San Francisco. It serves as a training installation for reserve personnel.

Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA), commonly known as Camp Parks, resides in Dublin, California just outside San Francisco. This U.S. Army base primarily serves as a training hub for Army Reserve personnel, readying them for potential war scenarios and natural disasters. Established during World War II, Camp Parks transitioned from a Naval Construction Battalion recuperation center to an Air Force basic training center during the Korean War. Now, it’s a pivotal training space for over 11,000 Army Reserve Soldiers in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s also the site for the Federal Correctional Institute, Dublin, and lies adjacent to Santa Rita Jail.

Base Operator:
925-452-2100

Address:
1001-1133 12th Street
Dublin, CA 94568

Camp Parks California History

  • Founded in 1942 for Naval Construction Battalions.
  • Leased to Alameda County for Santa Rita Jail (1946-1951).
  • Became an Air Force training center in 1951, named Parks Air Force Base.
  • Returned to the U.S. Army in 1959, focusing on Reserve Components training.

Camp Parks California Housing

On-post housing is an option for some at Camp Parks. A small housing community known as the Villages at Camp Parks exists to give homes to those at the post.

Off-post housing is also an option in the nearby Dublin, CA community.

To learn more about the housing options, including how to apply, call the Army Family Housing Office at 925-875-4688.

PCS and TDY Lodging

Camp Parks Lodging IHG is available on-post. Reservations can be made 24/7, including weekends and holidays, by contacting the front desk at 925-803-5326. Potential guests can also send an email or visit the IHG Army Hotels website.

What is the BAH for Camp Parks California?

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Camp Parks California varies depending on rank, years of service and dependency status. Visit the California state BAH page or see the chart below for more information.

OAKLAND, CA BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: CA018

Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
E01 $3,393 $2,562
E02 $3,393 $2,562
E03 $3,393 $2,562
E04 $3,393 $2,562
E05 $3,651 $2,931
E06 $3,999 $3,159
E07 $4,068 $3,402
E08 $4,140 $3,726
E09 $4,308 $3,822
W01 $4,017 $3,309
W02 $4,098 $3,723
W03 $4,188 $3,834
W04 $4,353 $4,008
W05 $4,554 $4,083
O01E $4,074 $3,648
O02E $4,176 $3,801
O03E $4,383 $3,990
O01 $3,699 $3,129
O02 $3,996 $3,570
O03 $4,185 $3,870
O04 $4,626 $4,062
O05 $4,938 $4,101
O06 $4,983 $4,170
O07 $5,025 $4,248

For more information, look at BAH rates by state or calculate your exact BAH rate.

Camp Parks California Surrounding Area

The post is nestled in the eastern reaches of the San Francisco Bay Area, near the city of Livermore. It is conveniently located near the intersection of Interstate Highways 580 and 680, making it easily accessible. The surrounding area offers a variety of outdoor and recreational attractions, including the scenic San Francisco Bay and numerous parks and hiking trails. It’s location also makes a California’s famous Napa Valley within driving distance.

Healthcare

There are no healthcare options at Camp Parks. For medical attention, seek care within the nearby community at local hospitals and clinics.

Schooling

There are two school districts in-and-around Camp Parks. The Dublin Unified School District and Pleasanton Unified School District.  To learn more about the education options for your family, contact the School Liaison Program at 925-875-4678.