Coast Guard Yard Curtis Bay
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Welcome to the US Coast Guard Yard
The US Coast Guard Yard, often called Coast Guard Yard Curtis Bay, is the Coast Guard’s only shipbuilding and major repair facility. It’s also one of the oldest continuously operating Coast Guard facilities.
The location has been around since 1899, and it became a part of the US Coast Guard in 1915. During WWII, the yard reached its largest size and production output, employing more than 3,000 workers and building or repairing ships for the Coast Guard and Navy. Since then, it has remained the Coast Guard’s primary industrial shipyard. Today, Coast Guard Yard Curtis Bay functions primarily as the Coast Guard’s main shipbuilding, engineering, and depot-level maintenance facility. It employs 1,700 to 2,000 civilian and military personnel. The yard is a 113-acre industrial installation located on Curtis Creek in the Curtis Bay area near Baltimore, MD.
Frequently Asked Questions About US Coast Guard Yard
1. What cities or towns are near the Coast Guard Yard?
The yard is in Baltimore, MD, and it is near Anne Arundel County.
2. Is the Coast Guard Yard open to the public?
The Coast Guard Yard is a secure federal facility, and visitors must have authorized base access, a government-issued ID, and sponsorship or official business on the installation.
3. What types of ships are built and repaired at Coast Guard Yard?
The yard supports a wide range of Coast Guard vessels, including response boats, buoy tenders, patrol boats, and various classes of cutters.
4. What is the zip code for the US Coast Guard Yard?
The zip code for the US Coast Guard Yard is 21226.
5. What is the BAH for the US Coast Guard Yard?
The BAH for the US Coast Guard Yard ranges from $2,757 for E-1 to $3,546 for E-9 with dependents, and from $2,970 for O-1 to $4,164 for O-7 with dependents. See the BAH section for more info.
Base Location and Information
US Coast Guard Yard Address:
2401 Hawkins Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21226
The US Coast Guard Yard is in Curtis Creek, south of Baltimore City limits. The yard is mostly within the northern part of Anne Arundel County. The base sits in an industrial harbor along the Patapsco River system, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The immediate area has heavy maritime traffic as it’s part of the broader Port of Baltimore Industrial Complex.
Primary road access is through Maryland Route 173, and it connects the yard to Interstate 695, the Baltimore Beltway. There is a morning rush of traffic towards Baltimore city and afternoon outbound traffic going towards Anne Arundel County suburbs.
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Arrival Lodging
The Coast Guard Yard has limited guest housing available. The base offers five guest housing rooms and eight Berry Hall guest quarters. Pricing and details are available on the website below.
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US Coast Guard Yard Housing
There is no on-base or privatized family housing at the Coast Guard Yard. Service members use their BAH to find off-base housing within the area.
US Coast Guard Yard Off-Base Housing
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Service members often choose to live within 10 to 30 minutes of the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore and Anne Arundel County. The closest communities are Brooklyn Park and Curtis Bay neighborhoods.
Pasadena, Severna Park, and Crofton are popular with military families and known for their schools and safer suburban neighborhoods. Within Baltimore, Locust Point, Federal Hill, Canton, and Highlandtown are popular for their walkability, restaurants, and nightlife.
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US Coast Guard Yard BAH
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a US-based allowance determined by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. It provides uniformed service members compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided. Learn more about your Basic Allowance for Housing.
US Coast Guard Yard is in Baltimore, MD. Sample US Coast Guard Yard rates for zip code 21226:
- E-1 with dependents: $2,757
- E-1 without dependents: $2,280
- E-9 with dependents: $3,546
- E-9 without dependents: $3,075
- O-1 with dependents: $2,970
- O-1 without dependents: $2,586
- O-7 with dependents: $4,164
- O-7 without dependents: $ 3,477
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Area Weather and Climate
The area around the US Coast Guard Yard has a climate with four distinct seasons and a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year. Summers can be humid with thunderstorms, and the spring has heavy precipitation. Fall is mild with cooler temperatures and low humidity. Winter gets periodic snow, icy rain, and the occasional snowstorm.
US Coast Guard Yard Area Schools
There are no K-12 schools on base. School-aged children living in the Anne Arundel County area will attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS). Families living in Baltimore will be zoned for Baltimore City Public Schools.
For families considering private education, Private School Review is a helpful resource for researching local options. Those interested in homeschooling will adhere to the regulations outlined by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Support for Military and Families
The yard does not have the same amenities as some of the larger bases in the area, so service members stationed here often use facilities and services at nearby installations, like Fort Meade or Naval Support Activity Annapolis.
On base, the US Coast Guard Yard has the Columbus Recreation Center and outdoor picnic pavilions at Steinbock Grove. Service members can rent both spaces for special occasions. The Dry Dock Club offers lunch and catering needs to service members and their families.
The statewide initiative, Maryland Joins Forces, connects service members and families to employment assistance, education programs, community support services, and nonprofit partners. It focuses on military spouse employment, veteran transition assistance, and community partnerships supporting military families.
Things to Do Near US Coast Guard Yard
- The Baltimore Inner Harbor is one of the city’s main tourist areas with restaurants, museums, and the Baltimore Water Taxi.
- The Baltimore Aquarium is a family-friendly experience with diverse marine life to enjoy.
- Port Discovery Children’s Museum is one of the largest children’s museums in the Mid-Atlantic region, designed primarily for children ages 2–10.
- The Polish Home Hall is one of Curtis Bay’s historic sites that reflects the area’s immigrant, shipyard, and industrial heritage.
- Power Plant Live is a collection of restaurants, bars, and live music just two blocks from the Inner Harbor.
- The M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards host football or baseball games for the Baltimore Ravens or the Baltimore Orioles.
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Base Address:
2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD, BLDG 37
Baltimore
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21226-1791