Army Base Realignment and Closure

Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant


BRAC Summary: The 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) recommended the closure of Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant, CA (RBAAP) and the relocation of the artillery cartridge case metal parts functions to Rock Island Arsenal, IL (RIA).

Property Description: RBAAP is located at the southeastern edge of the City of Riverbank, CA, 5 miles north of Modesto, CA placing it 75 miles east of the San Francisco Bay area and 75 miles south of Sacramento in the central San Joaquin Valley, CA. The 172 acre complex is a mix of industrial and commercially zoned parcels. There is a 80 acre industrial park in the heart of the complex surrounded by 64 acres of undeveloped property and an additional 28 acre parcel along the Stanislaus River. The site contains 114 structures with 700,000 square feet of industrial buildings.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 168.72
Remaining Acres: 144.32
Conveyed Acres: 24.40

Local Redevelopment Authority:
Riverbank City Local Redevelopment Authority
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, CA 95367-2396
(209)863-9316
http://www.riverbanklra.org

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026