Fort Hunter Liggett, Military training fort in Monterey County, United States.
Fort Hunter Liggett extends across 167,000 acres of diverse terrain, including mountains, valleys, and forests in Southern California's Monterey County.
The United States Army established this installation in 1940 through land acquisitions from William Randolph Hearst to support military training during World War II.
The installation maintains The Hacienda, constructed in 1930, which serves as a hotel for both military personnel and civilians visiting the base.
Access to Fort Hunter Liggett requires advance permission and security clearance, with strict protocols for visitors entering the military installation.
The fort contains 33 aircraft drop zones and specialized training areas that support large-scale military operations across its extensive territory.
Location: Monterey County
Inception: 1940
Website: https://home.army.mil/liggett
GPS coordinates: 35.95223,-121.23065
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29
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