The Coast Guard is a unique amalgamation of five historic federal services, each contributing to its multifaceted mission. These include the U.S. Lighthouse Service, responsible for guiding ships safely; the Revenue Cutter Service, which enforces maritime laws; the Steamboat Inspection Service, ensuring the safety of steam-powered vessels; the Bureau of Navigation, which oversees maritime commerce; and the U.S. Lifesaving Service, dedicated to saving lives at sea.

Now, let’s get the list of Coast Guard bases along with answers to frequently asked questions surrounding them:

How is the U.S. Coast Guard Organized?

The Coast Guard is split into two main area commands: the Atlantic and the Pacific. Each area is led by a vice admiral and focuses on operations within the U.S. and its territories.

The main area commands are further divided into nine district commands:

Atlantic Area Commands

District 1 – Boston, MA: Responsible for activities in Northern New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

District 5 – Portsmouth, VA: Covers Coast Guard activities from South Carolina to New Jersey.

District 7 – Miami, FL: Manages activities in a 1.7 million square mile area, including Puerto Rico, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and 34 foreign nations and territories.

District 8 – New Orleans, LA: Responsible for activities in 26 states, mainly along the coastline states, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the panhandle of Florida.

District 9 – Cleveland, OH: Manages activities throughout the five Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and parts of the surrounding states, including 6,700 miles of shoreline and 1,500 miles of the international border with Canada.

Pacific Area Commands

District 11 – Alameda, CA: Responsible for activities in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

District 13 – Seattle, WA: Manages activities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

District 14 – Honolulu, HI: Covers the Hawaiian islands, Guam, American Samoa, and activities in Saipan, Singapore, and Japan.

District 17 – Juneau, AK: Manages the Alaskan maritime region, which encompasses over 3,853,500 sq. miles and over 47,300 miles of shoreline throughout Alaska and the Arctic.

Core Material: To get a deeper understanding of how the U.S. Coast Guard is organized, get the organization chart from here. 

Coast Guard Bases in the United States

The Coast Guard Bases list is categorized alphabetically by the names of U.S. states:

Alabama

Coast Guard Station Dauphin Island

Location: Dauphin Island
District Command: 8th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 251-861-8602

Alaska

Coast Guard Station Juneau

Location: Juneau
District Command: 17th District
Established: Mid-1950s
Status: Active
Contact: 907-463-2367

Coast Guard Station Ketchikan

Location: Ketchikan
District Command: 17th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 907-228-0340

USCG Base Kodiak

Location: Kodiak Station
District Command: 17th District
Established: 1941
Status: Active
Contact: 907-487-5444

Coast Guard Station Valdez

Location: Valdez
District Command: 17th District
Established: 2004
Status: Active
Contact: 907-834-5350

California

Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay

Location: Bodega Bay
District Command: 12th District
Established: 1889
Status: Active
Contact: 707-875-3596

Coast Guard Station Channel Islands Harbor

Location: Oxnard
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 805-985-9823

Coast Guard Station Golden Gate

Location: Sausalito
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 415-331-8247

Coast Guard Station Humboldt Bay

Location: Samoa
District Command: 12th District
Established: 1878
Status: Active
Contact: 707-443-2212

Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe

Location: Tahoe City
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 530-583-4433

Coast Guard Station Los Angeles Long Beach

Location: San Pedro
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active

Coast Guard Station Monterey

Location: Monterey
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 831-647-7300

Coast Guard Station Morro Bay

Location: Morro Bay
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 805-772-2167

Coast Guard Station Noyo River

Location: Noyo River
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 707-964-6611

Coast Guard Station Rio Vista

Location: Rio Vista
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 707-374-2871

Coast Guard Station San Diego

Location: San Diego
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 619-278-7000

Coast Guard Station San Francisco

Location: San Francisco
District Command: 12th District
Established: 1939
Status: Active

Coast Guard Station Vallejo

Location: Vallejo
District Command: 12th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 707-643-2975

Connecticut

Coast Guard Station New Haven

Location: New Haven
District Command: 1st District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 203-468-4401

Coast Guard Station New London

Location: New London
District Command: 1st District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 860-442-4471

Delaware

Coast Guard Station Indian River Inlet

Location: Rehoboth Beach
District Command: 5th District
Established: 1876
Status: Active
Contact: 302-227-2440

USCG Marine Safety Detachment Lewes

Location: Lewes
District Command: 5th District
Established: 1883
Status: Active
Contact: 302-644-1909

Florida

Coast Guard Station Cortez

Location: Cortez
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1974
Status: Active
Contact: +1 941-794-1607

Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach

Location: Fort Myers
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1963
Status: Active
Contact: +1 239-463-5754

Coast Guard Station Islamorada

Location: Islamorada
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1965
Status: Active
Contact: +1 305-664-8077

Coast Guard Station Key West

Location: Key West
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 305-292-8713

Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet

Location: Riviera Beach
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 561-844-4470

Coast Guard Station Marathon

Location: Marathon
District Command: 7th District
|Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 305-743-1991

Coast Guard Station Mayport

Location: Mayport
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 904-564-7500

Coast Guard Station Miami Beach

Location: Miami Beach
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 305-535-4300

Coast Guard Station Ponce de Leon Inlet

Location: New Smyrna Beach
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 386-428-9085

Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral

Location: Port Canaveral
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 321-868-4200

Coast Guard Station Sand Key

Location: Clearwater Beach
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 727-596-8666

Coast Guard Station Yankeetown

Location: Yankeetown
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 352-447-6900

Coast Guard Station Carrabelle

Location: Carrabelle
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 850-697-9835

Coast Guard Station Destin

Location: Destin
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1977
Status: Active
Contact: +1 850-244-7147

Coast Guard Station Panama City

Location: Panama City
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1933
Status: Active
Contact: +1 850-234-2377

Coast Guard Station Pensacola

Location: Pensacola
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1885
Status: Active
Contact: +1 850-453-8282

Coast Guard Station Santa Rosa

Location: Santa Rosa Island
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1885
Status: Active
Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Brunswick

Location: Brunswick
District Command: 7th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 912-267-7999

Coast Guard Station Tybee Island

Location: Tybee Island
District Command: 7th District
Established: 1983
Status: Active
Contact: +1 912-786-5440

Hawaii

Coast Guard Station Honolulu

Location: Honolulu
District Command: 14th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 808-842-2970

Coast Guard Station Maui

Location: Maui
District Command: 14th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 808-986-0023

Coast Guard Station Kauai

Location: Seattle
District Command: 14th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 808-246-1081

Guam

Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor

Location: Apra Harbor
District Command: 14th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 

Illinois

Coast Guard Station Calumet Harbor

Location: Chicago
District Command: 11th District
Established: 1934
Status: Active
Contact: +1 773-768-4093

Coast Guard Station Wilmette Harbor

Location: Wilmette
District Command: 11th District
Established: 1877
Status: Active
Contact: +1 847-251-0214

Indiana

Coast Guard Station Michigan City

Location: Michigan City
District Command: 11th District
Established: 1888
Status: Active
Contact: +1 219-879-83

Coast Guard Station Louisville

Location: Louisville
District Command: 8th District
Established: 1881
Status: Active
Contact: +1 502-409-4757

Louisiana

Coast Guard Station Grand Isle

Location: Grand Isle
District Command: 8th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 985-787-2136

Coast Guard Search and Rescue Station New Orleans

Location: Metairie
District Command: 8th District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Venice

Location: Venice
District Command: 8th District
Established: 1929
Status: Active
Contact: 

Maine

Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor

Location: Boothbay Harbor
District Command: 1st District
Established: 1967
Status: Active
Contact: +1 207-633-2661

Coast Guard Station Cape Elizabeth

Location: Cape Elizabeth
District Command: 1st District
Established: 1887
Status: Active
Contact: +1 207-767-0320

Marine Safety Detachment Belfast

Location: Belfast
District Command: 1st District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Jonesport

Location: Jonesport
District Command: 1st District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 207-497-5700

Coast Guard Station Rockland

Location: Rockland
District Command: 1st District
Established: 1946
Status: Active
Contact: +1 207-596-6667

Coast Guard Station South Portland

Location: South Portland
District Command: 1st District
Established: Pre-1941
Status: Active
Contact: +1 207-767-0320

Coast Guard Station Southwest Harbor

Location: Southwest Harbor
District Command: 1st District
Established: 1937
Status: Active
Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Eastport

Location: Eastport
District Command: 1st District
Established: Unknown
Status: Active
Contact: +1 207-853-2845

Saco Bay Yacht Club

Location: Saco

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Bangor Police Department Building

Location: Bangor

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact:

Maryland

Coast Guard Station Annapolis

Location: Annapolis

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Crisfield

Location: Crisfield

District Command: 5th District

Established: [Not Provided]

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Cove Point

Location: Cove Point, Maryland

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Ocean City

Location: Ocean City

District Command: 5th District

Established: 1878

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Oxford

Location: Oxford

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes

Location: St. Inigoes

District Command: 5th District

Established: 1976

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Still Pond

Location: Still Pond

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Massachusetts

Coast Guard Station Boston

Location: Boston

District Command: 1st District

Established: 2003

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Brant Point

Location: Nantucket

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Joint Base Cape Cod

Location: Bourne

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Chatham

Location: Chatham

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1872

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Gloucester

Location: Gloucester

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1900

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Manomet Point

Location: Aquinnah

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1895

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Merrimack River

Location: Newburyport

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1882

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Monomoy

Location: Hull

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Provincetown

Location: Provincetown

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1979

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Race Point

Location: Unknown

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1872

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Salisbury Beach

Location: Scituate

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1936

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Woods Hole

Location: Woods Hole

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Michigan

Coast Guard Station Belle Isle

Location: Detroit

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1881

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Charlevoix

Location: Charlevoix

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1899

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Frankfort

Location: Frankfort

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1887

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Grand Haven

Location: Grand Haven

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1875

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Grand Marais

Location: Grand Marais

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1899

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Harbor Beach

Location: Harbor Beach

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1881

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Sand Beach

Location: Harbor Beach

District Command: 10th District

Established: 1881

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Ship Canal

Location: Portage

District Command: 10th District

Established: 1884

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Tawas

Location: East Tawas

District Command: 10th District

Established: 1876

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Ludington

Location: Ludington

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1879

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Manistee

Location: Manistee

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1879

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Marquette

Location: Marquette

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1890

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Muskegon

Location: Muskegon

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1890

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Port Huron

Location: Port Huron

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1932

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Saginaw River

Location: Essexville

District Command: 11th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Saint Ignace

Location: Saint Ignace

District Command: 11th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Sault Ste. Marie

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1916

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station South Haven

Location: South Haven

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1886

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station St. Joseph

Location: St. Joseph

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1874

Status: Active

Contact: 

Minnesota

Coast Guard Station Duluth

Location: Duluth

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1894

Status: Active

Contact: 

Mississippi

Coast Guard Station Gulfport

Location: Gulfport

District Command: 8th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Natchez

Location: Natchez

District Command: 8th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Pascagoula

Location: Pascagoula

District Command: 8th District

Established: 1929

Status: Active

Contact: 

New Hampshire

US Coast Guard Station New Castle

Location: New Castle

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1890

Status: Active

Contact: 

New Jersey

Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook

Location: Sandy Hook

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1848

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Spermaceti Cove

Location: Middletown

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1849

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Atlantic City

Location: Atlantic City

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1853

Status: Active

Contact: 

Avalon Lifesaving Station

Location: Avalon

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1894

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Barnegat

Location: Barnegat

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1855

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Beach Haven

Location: Beach Haven

District Command: 4th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Cape May

Location: Cape May

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1849

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Forked River

Location: Forked River

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1855

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Fortesque

Location: Fortescue

District Command: 4th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Base Gloucester

Location: Gloucester City

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1898?

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Manasquan

Location: Manasquan

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1856

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Ocean City

Location: Ocean City

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1878

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Shark River

Location: Avon-by-the-Sea

District Command: 4th District

Established: Unknown (Recent based on 2021)

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Ship Bottom

Location: Ship Bottom

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1872

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station South Brigantine

Location: Brigantine

District Command: 4th District

Established: Pre-1955

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Townsend Inlet

Location: Avalon

District Command: 4th District

Established: 1849

Status: Active

Contact: 

New York

Coast Guard Station City Island

Location: City Island

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck

Location: Eatons Neck

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1849

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Fire Island

Location: Fire Island

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1849

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Fishers Island

Location: Fishers Island

District Command: 1st District

Established: Post-1901

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Jones Beach

Location: Jones Beach Island

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1878

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Kings Point

Location: Kings Point

District Command: 1st District

Established: 2002

Status: Active

Coast Guard Station Montauk

Location: Montauk

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1954

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Montauk Point

Location: Montauk

District Command: 1st District

Established: Pre-1882

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station East Moriches

Location: Moriches

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station New York

Location: New York

District Command: 1st District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Oak Island

Location: Oak Beach

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1861

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Shinnecock

Location: Southampton

District Command: 4rt District

Established: 1855

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay

Location: Alexandria Bay

District Command: 9th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Buffalo

Location: Buffalo

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1877

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Niagara

Location: Niagara

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1893

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Oswego

Location: Oswego

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1875

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Rochester

Location: Rochester

District Command: 9th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Sackett’s Harbor

Location: Sackett’s Harbor

District Command: 9th District

Established: Post-1874

Status: Active

Contact: 

North Carolina

Coast Guard Station Bogue Inlet

Location: Bogue Banks

District Command: 6th District

Established: 1904

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Cape Hatteras

Location: Cape Hatteras

District Command: 6th District

Established: 1882

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City

Location: Elizabeth City

District Command: 6th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle

Location: Emerald Isle

District Command: 6th District

Established: [Not Provided]

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Hobucken

Location: Hobucken

District Command: 6th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Oak Island

Location: Oak Island

District Command: 6th District

Established: 1899

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet

Location: Oregon Inlet

District Command: 6th District

Established: 1874

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach

Location: Wrightsville Beach

District Command: 6th District

Established: 1957

Status: Active

Contact: 

Ohio

Coast Guard Station Ashtabula

Location: Ashtabula

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1893

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Cleveland Harbor

Location: Cleveland

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1875

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Fairport

Location: Fairport

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1876

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Lorain

Location: Lorain

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1908

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Marblehead

Location: Marblehead

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1876

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Toledo

Location: Toledo

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1938?

Status: Active

Contact: 

Oregon

Coast Guard Station Chetco River

Location: Harbor

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1961

Status: Active

Contact: 

Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Coos Bay

Location: Coos Bay

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1976

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Coquille River

Location: Bandon

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1890

Status: Active

Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay

Location: Depoe Bay

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1940

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Portland

Location: Portland

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1997

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River

Location: Florence

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1917

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay

Location: Garibaldi

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1907

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Umpqua River

Location: Winchester Bay

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1891

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay

Location: Newport

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1895

Status: Active

Contact: 

Pennsylvania

Coast Guard Station Philadelphia

Location: Philadelphia

District Command: 4th District

Established: June 7, 2002

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Erie

Location: Erie

District Command: 9th District

Established: 1876

Status: Active

Contact: 

Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Station San Juan

Location: San Juan

District Command: 7th District

Established: 1993

Status: Active

Contact: 

Rhode Island

Coast Guard Station Block Island

Location: New Shoreham

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1879

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Auxiliary Station Warwick

Location: Warwick

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1972

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Castle Hill

Location: (Data missing)

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1941

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Point Judith

Location: Point Judith

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1876

Status: Active

Contact: 

South Carolina

Coast Guard Station Georgetown

Location: Georgetown

District Command: 7th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact:

Texas

Coast Guard Sector Houston

Location: Houston

District Command: 8th District

Established: 1963

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Aransas

Location: Port Aransas

District Command: 8th District

Established: 1878

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Freeport

Location: Surfside Beach

District Command: 8th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Galveston

Location: Galveston

District Command: 8th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Port O’Connor

Location: Port O’Connor

District Command: 8th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station South Padre Island

Location: South Padre Island

District Command: 8th District

Established: 1978

Status: Active

Contact: 

Vermont

Coast Guard Station Burlington

Location: Burlington

District Command: 1st District

Established: 1948

Status: Active
Contact: 

Virginia

Coast Guard Station Cape Charles

Location: Cape Charles

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Chincoteague

Location: Chincoteague

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Little Creek

Location: Little Creek

District Command: 5th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Milford Haven

District Command: 5th District

Location: Hudgins

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Wachapreague

District Command: 5th District

Location: Wachapreague

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Base Portsmouth

District Command: 5th District

Location: Portsmouth

Established: [Not Provided]

Status: Active

Contact: 

Washington, D.C.

Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C.

Location: Washington, D.C.

District Command: 5th District

Established: 2003

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment

Location: Ilwaco

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1877

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor

Location: Grays Harbor

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1897

Status: Active

Contact: 

U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment

Location: Ilwaco

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1968 (1980)

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Neah Bay

Location: Neah Bay

District Command: 12th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Willapa Bay

Location: Willapa Bay Shoreline

District Command: 12th District

Established: 1887

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Bellingham

Location: Bellingham

District Command: 13th District

Established: 1977

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Port Angeles

Location: Port Angeles

District Command: 13th District

Established: 2003

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Quillayute River

Location: La Push

District Command: 13th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Seattle

Location: Seattle

District Command: 13th District

Established: 1989

Status: Active

Contact: 

Wisconsin

Coast Guard Station Bayfield

Location: Bayfield

District Command: 11th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Green Bay

Location: Green Bay

District Command: 11th District

Established: Unknown

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Kenosha

Location: Kenosha

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1879

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Plum Island

Location: Washington

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1896

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Sheboygan

Location: Sheboygan

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1875

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay

Location: Sturgeon Bay

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1885

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station Two Rivers

Location: Two Rivers

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1875

Status: Active

Contact: 

Coast Guard Station (Small) Washington Island

Location: Washington, Door County

District Command: 11th District

Established: 1902

Status: Active

Contact:

United States Coast Guard Bases Overseas

The United States Coast Guard has bases in Singapore, Bahrain, Cuba, United Kingdom, Japan, Netherland, and Saudi Arabia. Interestingly, many of these overseas bases are shared with the Navy, as several Coast Guard units fall under the operational control of the Department of the Navy.

United States Coast Guard Bases in Foreign Countries:

Bahrain

Patrol Forces Southwest Asia

Location: Manama

Established: 2002

Status: Active

Contact: Patrol Forces Southwest Asia Web Portal

Cuba

Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

Location: Guantánamo Bay

Established: 1903

Status: Active

Contact: 757-458-4502

United Kingdom

His Majesty’s Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNB Portsmouth)

Location: Portsmouth

Established: 1194

Status: Active

Contact: (44) (0)207 218 9000.

Japan

Yokota Air Base

Location: Tokyo

Established: 1940

Status: Active

Contact: +81-42-507-6545

Netherlands

USCG Activities Europe

Location: Brunssum

Established: 1995

Status: Active

Contact: +31-61-297-9335

Saudi Arabia

Maritime Infrastructure Protection force

Location: Brunssum

Established: 1700

Status: Active

Singapur

Changi Naval Base

Location: Changi Bay

Established: 2004

Status: Active

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Around U.S. Coast Guard Bases

Do Coast Guards live on base?

Yes, many Coast Guard personnel live on base, especially when first assigned. However, it’s common for officers to live in the local community, depending on the base location and their circumstances.

How many Coast Guard bases are there?

There are a total of 208 active Coast Guard bases, which includes those located in foreign countries.

Are there Coast Guard bases overseas?

Yes, the U.S. Coast Guard has bases in several countries including Singapore, Bahrain, Cuba, the United Kingdom, Japan, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. These bases serve various maritime functions and often collaborate with local authorities.

Can Coast Guard retirees enter DOD bases?

Yes, Coast Guard retirees can enter Department of Defense (DOD) bases, provided they show a valid form of identification.

How many Coast Guard bases are in the US?

As of the most recent data, the United States is home to 201 active Coast Guard bases.

Is there a Coast Guard base in Hawaii?

Indeed, Hawaii is home to several Coast Guard stations, including Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Coast Guard Station Maui, and Coast Guard Station Kauai.

What are the best Coast Guard stations?

The “best” Coast Guard station can vary from person to person, but many consider Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco to be among the top choices.

Is there a Coast Guard base in Alaska?

Yes, Alaska is home to four active Coast Guard stations: USCG Base Kodiak, Coast Guard Station Juneau, Coast Guard Station Ketchikan, and Coast Guard Station Valdez.

Which are the biggest Coast Guard bases?

The largest Coast Guard base in terms of both physical size and personnel is USCG Base Kodiak in Alaska, spanning 23,000 acres and housing 85 officers and 517 enlisted personnel.

Where is the US Coast Guard station in New York located?

The US Coast Guard has multiple stations in New York, including locations in New York City, Oak Beach, Southampton, Kings Point, Fishers Island, and Fire Island, among others.

Do Coast Guard members have to live on base?

No, living on base is not mandatory and depends on individual preference.

Can I access Coast Guard bases with a military ID?

The Department of Defense-issued military ID grants access to Coast Guard bases. So, yes, you can access any Coast Guard base with a valid military ID.

Is there a Coast Guard base in San Diego?

Indeed, Coast Guard Station San Diego is located in the city and is part of the 12th District. It remains an active station.

Can I get on a Coast Guard base with a Navy ID?

Absolutely, a Navy ID grants you access to Coast Guard bases.

Is there a Coast Guard base in Texas?

Absolutely, Texas hosts a variety of Coast Guard bases and stations. Specifically, there are six key locations: Coast Guard Sector Houston, Coast Guard Station Aransas, Coast Guard Station Freeport, Coast Guard Station Galveston, Coast Guard Station Port O’Connor, and Coast Guard Station South Padre Island.

Can Uber drivers go into the Cape May Coast Guard base?

No, ride services like Uber and Lyft are not permitted access to the Cape May Coast Guard base.

Does the Coast Guard pay for off-base housing?

Yes, the Coast Guard offers a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) that typically covers about 5% of your off-base housing expenses. The remaining 95% is out-of-pocket.

The BAH rate is influenced by your pay grade, the location of your permanent duty station, and whether you have dependents.

Can I bring my dog to a Coast Guard base?

Yes, you’re allowed to bring a maximum of two dogs on a Coast Guard base, following any specific base regulations.

Is there a Coast Guard base in Colorado?

As of today, Colorado does not have any Coast Guard bases within its state boundaries.

Does the Coast Guard get deployed to Naval bases?

Indeed, Coast Guard members can be deployed to Naval bases.

How many US Coast Guard bases are in Washington State?

Certainly! Washington State has a significant Coast Guard presence with more than 10 bases and stations.

Is there a Coast Guard base in Maryland?

Yes, Maryland is home to seven Coast Guard bases. These bases play a vital role in maritime safety and security along the state’s extensive waterways.

Can I choose my base in the Coast Guard?

No, you generally can’t choose your base in the Coast Guard. Assignments are determined based on the needs of the service.

Is there a Coast Guard base in Norfolk, Virginia?

No, there is no Coast Guard base in Norfolk, Virginia.

Can you live off-base in the Coast Guard?

Yes, you can usually live off-base in the Coast Guard, although it may depend on the specific unit you are assigned to.

What states have the most Coast Guard bases?

Michigan holds the distinction of having the most active Coast Guard bases in the United States, with a total of 19 bases currently in operation.

How many Coast Guard bases are in Alaska?

Alaska is home to four Coast Guard bases: Coast Guard Station Juneau, Coast Guard Station Ketchikan, USCG Base Kodiak, and Coast Guard Station Valdez.

Is there a U.S. Coast Guard base in Iraq?

There is no U.S. Coast Guard base in Iraq; however, there is one in Saudi Arabia.

Ongoing Updates Ahead

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this comprehensive guide on Coast Guard bases. Your interest and time mean the world to me! I’m committed to keeping this article up-to-date, so you can always count on the most current information.

Whether a new base is established or an existing one is closed, I’ll make sure to update this resource for you. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions you may have.

Jeffrey Rogers

Jeffrey Rogers has served in the United States Army for 18 years. Jeffrey served on overseas combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeffrey Rogers was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated in Information technology from George Mason University. Now, Jeffrey is the content head of Frommilitarybases.com.

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