Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base

The creation of the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base has had the largest impact on the growth of Camden County. Construction on the naval base began in 1978, and it was operational a year later. In 1980 the location was selected as the East Coast refit facility and training command for the navy's fleet of TRIDENT ballistic missile submarines. The first TRIDENT submarine arrived in 1989.  In 2003 Kings Bay employed nearly 9,000 people. The population of Camden County grew from 13,371 in 1980 to 43,664 in 2000, making it one of the fastest-growing counties outside of the Atlanta metropolitan region.

 The Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is the eastern United States homeport to the USS OHIO Class Submarines.  An integral part of national defense, Kings Bay is also home to Submarine Group 10, Naval Submarine Support Facility, Submarine Squadrons 16 & 20, Trident Training Facility, Trident Refit Facility, Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Marine Security Detachment as well as other support-providing commands.

A multi-award winning installation, Kings Bay’s military and civilians are active and involved with the neighboring communities and take pride in the work that they do.  A few years ago, the Navy Times reported that Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base was chosen by readers as their selection for the base closest to which they would want to retire.

Kings Bay is just over 25 years old, has abundant conveniences with the services that service members use most within walking distance.

 

Important Phone Numbers:
Base Information	(912) 573-2000
Public Affairs Office	(912) 573-4714
Commander, Submarine Group 10	(912) 573-3733
Marine Corps Security Force	(912) 573-2680
Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic	(912) 573-4242
Branch Dental Clinic	(912) 573-4212
Personnel Support Detachment	(912) 573-4463
Naval Submarine Support Center	(912) 573-0856
SWFLANT	(912) 573-4109
Trident Refit Facility	(912) 573-3249
Trident Training Facility	(912) 573-3453