For Visitors

Need to Know

Base officials would like to re-emphasize to the community the importance of no trespassing on Browns Island and remind users of the Atlantic-Intracoastal Waterway of the restrictions to the creeks and tributaries, shown below, leading to and around Browns Island to protect them from the frequent live-fire training exercises conducted in the area and the danger of unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Due to erosion from Hurricane Florence in September 2018, more previously-buried UXO has been exposed on the island. Base officials would like to remind the community to stay away from Browns Island and other impact areas for their own safety. In accordance with Base Order 3570.1A dated 29 Jan. 2018, Browns Island is strictly off-limits. Civilians and military personnel not specifically scheduled or prearranged to be on Browns Island are not authorized.

All rules and regulations originate and comply with the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 33 CFR 334.440.

• Absolutely no unauthorized people on any part of the island.
• Boaters traversing the Atlantic-Intracoastal Waterway in close proximity to the island may not stop, tie up or disembark their vessels.
• No crab-pots, fishing with bottom dragging nets, anchoring, or any bottom disturbing activities are allowed anywhere in the vicinity of Browns Island.
• All navigable waters in the area between the south bank of Bear Creek and the north bank of Browns Inlet are base property and are strictly off-limits due to highly sensitive unexploded ordnance in this area.
• Bear Creek and Muddy Creek leading to the Intra-coastal Waterway to Bear Inlet are open to unrestricted navigation; however, an unknown element of risk exists in this area due to the possible presence of unexploded projectiles.
• Boaters may proceed through Browns Inlet without stopping during periods of nonmilitary use. For safety reasons due to the presence of unexploded projectiles, any contact with the bottom of the waterways or any bottom disturbing activity is strictly prohibited. Caution should be used through these waters.
• Military Police in concert with U.S. Coast Guard will continue to regularly patrol the area and issue citations to trespassers that will require an appearance before the federal magistrate in Wilmington. Violators can be imprisoned up to six months and fined a maximum of $5,000.

For a printable PDF file containing this policy and a larger map, please click here, or for more information on this policy, please call the Communication Strategy & Operations Office at (910) 451-5655.
 

For MCB Camp Lejeune, requests for group visits must be submitted via email to cljn_globe_web@usmc.mil or via mail to:

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Communication Strategy & Operations
PSC Box 20005
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542

Submissions should received at least 90 days prior to the visit date(s) and be in letter format identifying the name of group, the purpose of the visit, requested dates of the visit, proposed itinerary or sequence of events, and if there are any special needs individuals in the group. Potential VIPs within the group should also be identified. Submission requests are not a guarantee of support.

Groups must be recognized Civic, Private, or Military Organizations. Group size should be between 10 - 45 persons. Determination of Feasibility of Support (FOS) for group visits is based on several factors (Base Force Protection Level, availability of resources, safety/risk management, etc).

Waiver of Liability forms will be required to be signed by all approved guests.

If you have any questions regarding submission requirements, scheduling availability, etc., please contact the Communication Strategy & Operations Office at (910) 451-5655 ext. 1.

Individual tours/visits are not conducted. Questions concerning access/security aboard the installation should be addressed by calling (910) 451-0146.

Note: Submissions are not guaranteed approval. All tour requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis considering several factors which include FPCON, HPCON, availability of resources and other competing operational requirements. All submissions are also subject to access control requirements and approval is contingent upon having proper identification credentials and establishment of current/historic fitness (background checks).