Equipment Rental/Loan
Located on Goodfellow, Bldg. 736, this section has almost everything available that one could possibly need, items ranging from camping trailers, mountain bikes, lawn mowers, to an inflatable bouncy tiger.
Hours for Equipment Rental:
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Closed Sun & Holidays
Equipment Rental Manager: Travor Howard
DSN: 477-3254, Commercial: (325) 654-3254
FamCamp
The FAM Camp is located at the same area of the Off Base Recreational Site, Lake Nasworthy . With 20 full hook ups, all having 30 AMP service, water, and sewage, Goodfellow FAM Camp is absolutely beautiful. With over 15 acres to walk your pet, and 500 yards of lakeshore, this area is not a place you’ll ever want to leave.
Swimming Pools
Goodfellow is fortunate to have 3 pools available, which are guaranteed to provide hours of enjoyment for the entire family.
China Beach Pool, which is located on-base, is one of the first in the Air Force to have zero entry, and maximum depth of 4 ft. Featuring two water toys, this pool is ideal for the family with small children. In addition, the facility has a small training pool, which is perfect for teaching swim lessons.
Hours of Operation:
Memorial Day – Labor Day: 11 a.m.– 7 p.m.
Closed Tuesday
McGarr Pool:
Located on base, McGarr Pool is a heated facility, which is open year-round. While this pool is fitness oriented from October – May, with programs ranging from water aerobics, to swim lessons, during the summer this pool features an awesome water slide that has proved many hours of enjoyment for kids of all ages.
Hours of operation: October – May: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday
June – September: 11 a.m.– 7 p.m. Closed Monday
Recreation CampPool: Featuring a water slide, this is the choice facility for pool parties. Located at the Recreation Camp, many of the campers, RV’ers, and base housing residents take advantage of the cool water in the hot Texas heat.
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day – Labor Day:
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, & Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Closed Wednesday
About 3 miles from base is Ft. Concho, a restored fort with museum and frequently reenactment events. The Christmas program is the largest event the park hosts, get information at
Also nearby is Ft. McKavett State Historical park.
For fishing information on Lake Nasworthy where Goodfellow has a FamCamp, swimming pool and off-base recreation area see
San Angelo State Park is nearby. About 300 miles southwest in the Davis Mountains you’ll find the McDonald observatory. Or visit Indian Lodge State Park and travel the 72 mile scenic route seeing the Marfa lights and the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute.