Army Base Realignment and Closure

Fort Dix


BRAC Summary: Realign Fort Dix by replacing the Active Component garrison with a U.S. Army Reserve garrison. Retain minimum essential ranges, facilities, and training areas required for Reserve Component (RC) training as an enclave.

Property Description: Fort Dix is a former United States Army post located in Wrightstown, NJ, approximately 16 miles southeast of Trenton. Prior to the 1995 BRAC round, Fort Dix comprised approximately 31,000 acres. Under BRAC 1995, the Army excessed 278 acres and retained the remainder as an enclave. As a result of BRAC 2005, the retained portion of Fort Dix is now part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The Army portion is currently under the command and control of the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC).

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 275.18
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 275.18

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026