If you are anticipating a permanent change of station (PCS) to Camp Murray, you may be wondering what to expect amidst making plans to view properties and settle your financing options. This may also be a major milestone in your life and career, especially if you are moving with family. In this guide, we share with you some information that will come in useful for your move.
Location and Basic Information
Camp Murray is located next to the Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) base in Washington. It is home to the Washington State Guard, Washington Army National Guard as well as the Washington Air National Guard. You will also find the Emergency Operations Center for the Washington Military Department located here. This serves as the headquarters for emergency responses statewide.
History
The base was first opened in 1855 during the Indian War. Shortly after, it was commissioned as a National Guard Base in 1889. At Camp Murray, you will find the Old Arsenal Museum, and it is here you can find out more about the history of the Washington National Guard.
Housing
Whether you choose to rent or to buy, you will find many housing options in and around Camp Murray. If you choose to buy, you will need to understand your options regarding the VA home loan. From determining your eligibility to checking your remaining entitlement, there are a number of things you need to do in preparation for purchasing your property, which you may require professional help with. Here is where our team at West Coast Veterans can step in to assist you.
Things to Do
There are many things you can do in and around Camp Murray. In fact, it’s a popular destination for camping, with the Camp Murray campground situated on the shore of American Lake. Here, you can hook up an RV or set up a tent. As the campground is only open to active and retired military personnel, Washington Military department employees, and authorized civilians, your family can enjoy a relatively peaceful getaway without jostling shoulders with the general public.
You can also visit Camp Murray Beach during your downtime or while you are on your camping trip. Some of the onsite facilities you can find here include a picnic area, boat rentals, showers, fishing spots, and more. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy some quality time with your family, keeping in mind that the maximum stay for a reservation is 30 days.
Let Our Team at West Coast Veterans Take Over PCS Planning for You
If you have an upcoming move to Camp Murray, you will have enough to worry about without stressing over how you are going to finance your new property. When that’s the case, let our professional team at West Coast Veterans step in and take charge of PCS planning on your behalf. For more than 20 years, we have successfully helped many military families and veterans make the move to Washington, and we can take care of the process for you too!
Since 2001, we've been assisting active-duty service members and veterans all over the state of Washington and in Puget Sound. Feel free to read all about us at www.PCStoJBLM.com.