Moving to Marine Corps Training Area Camp Bullis
Northwest San Antonio, off FM 1518 between Loop 1604 and Helotes, adjacent to JBSA-Lackland
Camp Bullis is a Marine Corps training installation in northwest San Antonio, used for live-fire and large-scale field training by Marine Corps Reserve units and other services. Its northwest location puts families close to Hill Country communities and the Loop 1604 corridor, with a short run to Lackland for shared services and appointments.
What's on base
- Live-fire and combined-arms field training
- Marine Corps Reserve training and unit exercises
- Training support shared with nearby JBSA-Lackland
Commute tips
- FM 1518 (Camp Bullis Road) and Loop 1604 are the main routes; Hwy 151 helps for west-side commutes.
- Training exercise days can bring extra truck and convoy traffic around the gates — ask your unit about the schedule.
- Families split between Camp Bullis and Lackland duties often choose Helotes or the far west side.
Neighborhoods near Camp Bullis
Alamo Ranch (far west San Antonio)
Master-planned, newer construction off Loop 1604.
Explore the area →Home-buying tips for this base
- Northwest lots are bigger, so factor in lawn care, wells or cisterns, and septic where they apply.
- Property tax rates and HOA fees vary a lot between Bexar and Comal County addresses — compare both before you decide.
- Check your current BAH rate on the official DoD calculator and confirm VA loan eligibility with a lender.
Working with an MRP REALTOR®
As a Military Relocation Professional, I help families compare neighborhoods, tour remotely and line up timing around report dates.
General information only; commute times vary with traffic and gate. Confirm installation details with your Military Housing Office and loan terms with your lender.