on the Jersey Shore. The post covered nearly 1126 acre of land, from the Shrewsbury River on the east, to Route 35 on the west; this area was referred to as 'Main Post.' A separate area (Camp Charles Wood) to the west included post housing, a golf course, and additional office and laboratory facilities.

A rail line, owned by Conrail, ran through Camp Charles Wood and out to Naval Weapons Station Earle.