The arsenal is located just south of Route 7 and right off an exit of Interstate 787, the arterial which connects to Interstate 90 and the New York State Thruway south of Albany. The Rotterdam Housing Area is situated on Route 7 near the interchange between Interstates 88 and 90. The Capital District climate has four full seasons. Summer temperatures are warm during the day and relatively cool at night. Temperatures of 90 degrees or higher occur an average of 15 days a year.
Winters are usually cold and snowy with temperatures below freezing being quite common.
The Capital District Region offers a wide variety of recreational and cultural resources. There are numerous local, state and national parks, museums, performing arts centers and sports facilities. The region has many large regional shopping centers. The Housing Manager is Mrs. Trish Senecal. Watervliet Arsenal Office, Monday and Wednesday, 0730-1600.