Is a vacation rental better than a hotel for graduation?

Vacation rentals offer more space, kitchens, privacy, and built-in military discounts via Crewdogs.

Yes. Many Crewdogs listings are pet-friendly. Use the pet filter and confirm details with hosts.

Army Graduation Lodging: Verified Vacation Rentals Near Fort Jackson, Fort Moore, Fort Leonard Wood, and Fort Sill

Q: Does the Army provide lodging for graduation?

No. Families must arrange their own lodging. On-base options are limited and fill quickly.

Q: How far in advance should we book?

Book as soon as dates are projected — ideally 3–6 months in advance.

Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) graduations are held at several installations across the country. For families, the trip means finding reliable lodging near Fort Jackson, Fort Moore, Fort Leonard Wood, or Fort Sill. On-base options are limited, hotels fill quickly, and larger families need more space. Crewdogs makes it simple — verified vacation rentals with built-in military discounts.

Army Graduation Locations

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

Largest Army BCT site, training more than half of all new Soldiers. Hotels in Columbia book fast during graduation weeks, while Crewdogs rentals offer more room for extended family visits.

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Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia

Home of Infantry, Armor, OCS, and Ranger School graduations. Columbus, GA hotels fill quickly, while Crewdogs homes provide kitchens and multiple bedrooms for family stays.

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Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Known for Engineer, Military Police, and Chemical Corps BCT. Hotels in St. Robert and Waynesville are limited, making Crewdogs vacation rentals a flexible choice.

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Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Training center for Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery. Lawton fills during graduation, but Crewdogs homes provide family comfort and privacy.

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Why Families Choose Crewdogs

Feature	Crewdogs	Hotel / TLF
Military Discount	Built-in (no codes)	Promo/ID required
Space for Family	2–5 bedrooms, full kitchen	1 room/suite
Host Community	Military hosts, verified guests	General public
Pet-Friendly	Common	Limited
Supports Nonprofits	Donations per booking	No

Booking Tips

Book early: graduation weeks sell out months in advance
Stay close: 5–10 miles from gates reduces morning stress
Be flexible: schedules may shift due to training/weather
Confirm access: coordinate installation entry with your Soldier

FAQs: Army Graduation Lodging

Does the Army provide lodging for graduation?

No. Families arrange their own lodging. On-base options are limited.

How far in advance should we book?

Book as soon as dates are projected — 3–6 months is best.

Is a vacation rental better than a hotel?

Yes. Rentals give more space, kitchens, privacy, and built-in discounts via Crewdogs.

Which areas are most convenient?

Fort Jackson: Columbia, SC · Fort Moore: Columbus, GA · Fort Leonard Wood: St. Robert, MO · Fort Sill: Lawton, OK

Are pets allowed?

Many Crewdogs listings are pet-friendly — filter and confirm with hosts.

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Army Graduation Lodging: What Families Need to Know