Camp Beauregard is one of the oldest military installations in Louisiana and has played a vital role in the training and mobilization of United States military forces for more than a century. Established in 1917 in response to the nation’s entry into World War I, the installation was named in honor of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard and was originally constructed as a mobilization and training camp for U.S. Army units preparing for overseas service. Since its inception, Camp Beauregard has remained a cornerstone of military readiness in Louisiana.

Throughout World War II, the installation supported the training and mobilization of thousands of Soldiers and served as a key component of the nation’s war effort. In the decades that followed, Camp Beauregard continued to adapt to changing defense requirements, supporting operations and training associated with the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Cold War–era readiness missions. Its long-standing use reflects its flexibility and enduring value as a military training site.

Today, Camp Beauregard serves as the primary annual training and pre-mobilization platform for the Louisiana National Guard and is central to the state’s force-generation efforts. The mission of Camp Beauregard is to support all training requirements of the Louisiana National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) customers in support of federal and state military operations, homeland defense, and emergency response missions. In alignment with DoD force-generation objectives, the installation provides facilities, ranges, maneuver areas, and support infrastructure to enable both pre-mobilization and post-mobilization training as required.

The installation supports a broad spectrum of military activities, including individual and collective training, joint and multi-agency exercises, and operational rehearsals. Camp Beauregard’s infrastructure includes cantonment areas, administrative and logistical facilities, and training environments capable of sustaining large-scale troop movements and extended training events.

In addition to its military training mission, Camp Beauregard plays a critical role in domestic operations. The installation routinely serves as a staging and command base for Louisiana National Guard personnel and as a logistical hub for local, state, and federal agencies during state and federal emergencies. It has supported disaster response operations during hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters, reinforcing its importance to homeland security and civil support missions.

Camp Beauregard located in Pineville, Louisiana, approximately one-quarter mile east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 165 and Louisiana Highway 116. Its central location within the state, along with its proximity to other Louisiana National Guard installations such as Camp Cook and Esler General Aviation Airport within a ten-mile radius, enhances regional training, aviation support, and emergency response capabilities.