Fort Carson Army Base in Colorado Springs, CO

Fort Carson Army Base located in Colorado Springs, Colorado was established in 1942. It’s covering around 214 square miles and it serves as one of the Army’s premier training and deployment installations. The base is named after the famed frontiersman Kit Carson and is situated at coordinates 38.7370° N, 104.7881° W.

Contact Information

Address
6303 Wetzel Ave, Fort Carson, CO 80913

Main Gate
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Phone: (719) 526-2332

Public Affairs Office
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (719) 526-7525

Directions

Fort Carson is located just south of Colorado Springs and is accessible via Interstate 25. The nearest major airport is Colorado Springs Airport about 10 miles away. Taxi and rideshare services are available and Mountain Metro Transit operates a limited bus route to the base.

Mission

Fort Carson’s mission is to prepare and deploy combat ready units in support of joint operations worldwide. It also supports soldier and family readiness through quality-of-life programs and operates as a strategic base for rapid force projection.

Jobs

Military opportunities include Infantry Soldier, Armor Crewman and Intelligence Analyst. Civilian roles include Logistics Coordinators, IT Specialists, Administrative Support and roles in healthcare, construction and family services.

Housing

On-base housing is managed by Balfour Beatty Communities and is available for military families. Off-base options in Colorado Springs range from about $1,500 to $2,400 per month.

Population

Over 25,000 active-duty soldiers are stationed at Fort Carson along with more than 6,000 civilian employees. When you include family members and retirees using base facilities the total affiliated population exceeds 60,000 people.

Medical

Evans Army Community Hospital provides full medical services including emergency care, surgery, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health. Additional care is available through Colorado Springs hospitals such as UCHealth Memorial and Penrose-St. Francis.

Commissary

The Fort Carson Commissary offers groceries and daily essentials to active duty members, retirees and their families. It’s managed by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and includes produce, meats, snacks, household items and specialty goods at discounted prices.