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Aliceville Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Aliceville Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite camp for women located in rural Pickens County, Alabama, adjacent to FCI Aliceville. Situated 55 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa and 35 miles southeast of Columbus, Mississippi, the camp offers educational programming, vocational trades, and recreation in a structured but lower-security environment.

Last verified: March 4, 2026

SCPSoutheast RegionFemale

What to Expect at Aliceville Camp SCP

Communication & Mail

  • •520 phone minutes a month: The prison pays for the first 300 free phone minutes per month if you are enrolled in First Step Act programming; calls cost around $0.06/minute for the additional 210 minutes. Phone access is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • •Calls automatically terminate after 15 minutes. Your calling list is limited to 30 numbers. To make an unmonitored legal call, submit a "Request for Legal Call Form" to your unit team.

Visiting

  • •Each person has 16 visiting points per month. A maximum of 5 adult visitors and 5 children are allowed at one time.
  • •Visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Daily Life

  • •The camp is in rural Alabama—airline and taxi services are available in Tuscaloosa but not closer. Plan transportation early.

Good to Know

  • •Softcover books may come from any source, but hardcover books must ship directly from a publisher or bookstore.

Health Services

Sick call takes place in Health Services from 6:30 to 7:15 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. A nurse performs an initial screening and then arranges a full assessment with a provider. Prisoners are assigned a designated pill line for medications that are not permitted to be carried on the compound.

Fitness & Recreation

The camp provides a variety of activities available to prisoners outside of their assigned duties. Options include physical fitness, table games, hobby crafts, music programs, intramural sports, social events, and movies.

Commissary

See the full commissary list for Aliceville Camp SCP below, including available items and pricing.

View Aliceville Camp SCP Commissary List↗

Work Assignments

The Facilities Operations Department employs a workforce of approximately 75 prisoners across several trade shops, including Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Landscaping, Painting, Plumbing, Utility Maintenance, and General Maintenance.

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Aliceville Camp SCP

Aliceville Camp SCP is a Federal Prison Camp. Camps generally have greater freedom of movement, no perimeter fencing, lower levels of violence, and access to First Step Act programming.

Pre-Surrender Checklist

  • •Bring your contact list and release plan
  • •Close out work and professional obligations
  • •Set up power of attorney and financial access
  • •Handle all medical preparations
  • •Choose one primary point of contact
  • •Prepare your family for phone and visitation limits
  • •Pack only what the facility allows
  • •Arrange transportation and surrender details
  • •Form a reading list before you arrive
  • •Know which programs are actually offered

Helpful Resources

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Visitation Information For Families

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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Parenting Classes
  • College Correspondence Programs
  • Release Preparation

Vocational Training

  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Landscape
  • Paint
  • Plumbing
  • Utility Maintenance
  • General Maintenance
  • Apprenticeships

Health & Wellness

  • Sick Call Screening (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 6:30–7:15 AM)
  • Provider Health Assessments
  • Medication Management

Recreation

  • Physical Fitness
  • Table Games
  • Hobby Crafts
  • Music Programs
  • Intramural Sports
  • Movies

Reentry Preparation

  • Release Preparation Program

Visiting Information

Regular Visiting Hours

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Federal Holidays: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Important Notes

  • • Valid government-issued photo ID required
  • • All visitors subject to search
  • • Dress code enforced

Note: Visiting schedules may vary. Contact the facility directly for the most current visiting hours and procedures. For a complete breakdown of visitation rules, dress code, and how to get approved, visit our Visitation Guide.

What a Smaller Camp Means for You

With a population of approximately 139 people, Aliceville Camp SCP is a smaller facility — and that has real implications for daily life, programming, and how you're treated.

Pros

  • ✓Easier to get noticed for the right reasons — consistent behavior, good work ethic, and program participation are visible to staff, which can help with halfway house recommendations and early release planning
  • ✓Shorter lines for commissary, phones, sick call, and laundry — daily life has less friction
  • ✓Fewer interpersonal conflicts — smaller populations generally mean a calmer environment with less drama
  • ✓Staff may have more flexibility with halfway house and home confinement recommendations because they actually know who you are

Cons

  • ✗Easier to get noticed for the wrong reasons too — if you get a disciplinary infraction, miss a count, or get caught with contraband like a cell phone, staff will know immediately and consequences come fast, including the SHU and potential transfer to a higher-security facility
  • ✗Fewer program options — vocational training, education, and RDAP slots may be limited, and waitlists can be unpredictable
  • ✗The prison hustle is harder to run — in a smaller camp, there's nowhere to hide; paying someone to cover your work assignment or moving contraband is far riskier because everyone sees everything
  • ✗Less anonymity — your business is everyone's business, which can feel suffocating

Frequently Asked Questions About Aliceville Camp SCP

Aliceville Camp SCP is a minimum-security Federal Prison Camp (FPC). It typically has dormitory-style housing, no perimeter fencing, and more flexible movement compared to higher-security institutions.

No. Aliceville Camp SCP does not currently offer the Residential Drug Abuse Program. Individuals seeking RDAP placement must be designated to an institution that provides the program.

Yes. Aliceville Camp SCP houses female individuals and offers programming tailored to female populations.

Individuals reporting to Aliceville Camp SCP typically undergo intake processing including identification verification, medical screening, housing assignment, and orientation specific to this institution's minimum-security level and dormitory housing structure.

Visiting at Aliceville Camp SCP typically takes place on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. All visitors must be on the approved visiting list and present a valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival. Visitors should follow the BOP dress code: no revealing clothing, no clothing that resembles prisoner uniforms (typically khaki or orange), and no open-toed shoes at some facilities. Contact Aliceville Camp SCP directly or check the BOP website for the most current schedule and any facility-specific restrictions.

Funds for individuals at Aliceville Camp SCP should be sent through BOP-approved methods: MoneyGram, Western Union, or U.S. Postal Money Orders. All funds are processed through the Federal Bureau of Prisons' centralized National Finance Center in Des Moines, Iowa — not sent directly to Aliceville Camp SCP. Money orders should be made payable to the individual's committed name and include their BOP register number. Allow 7–10 business days for processing.

Individuals at Aliceville Camp SCP have access to three primary communication channels. Phone: you receive 300 free phone minutes per month if you are First Step Act eligible, then you pay six cents a minute for up to 210 additional minutes. Calls cut off after 15 minutes, and calls will come from a 202 number or private caller. Phone access is seven days a week. Email: the TRULINCS system allows electronic messaging for a small per-minute fee. Regular mail: letters and cards can be sent and received through the U.S. Postal Service. Mail can be sent to: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER|FCI Aliceville|Satellite Camp|P.O. Box 487|Aliceville, AL 35442.

The commissary at Aliceville Camp SCP operates on a set schedule and offers snacks, beverages, hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, writing materials, stamps, and limited clothing items. The standard monthly spending limit is $360 (excluding telephone credits, stamps, and OTC medications). Some facilities implement this as a bi-weekly $180 cap. A current commissary list is typically available through the unit team.

Aliceville Camp SCP is a minimum-security facility where most individuals serve sentences ranging from several months to 10+ years. Sentence length depends on the offense, sentencing guidelines, and any applicable reductions such as good conduct time or RDAP completion.

The Bureau of Prisons requires all facilities to offer literacy and GED programs for individuals without a high school diploma. Aliceville Camp SCP provides educational programming that may include GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), and post-secondary education opportunities through correspondence or partnerships. Current offerings include: GED, ESL, Adult Continuing Education, Parenting Classes, College Correspondence Programs, Release Preparation. Availability may change based on staffing and enrollment.

The BOP enforces a dress code for all visitors. Clothing must not be revealing — no low-cut tops, shorts above the knee, or see-through materials. Visitors should avoid wearing colors that match prisoner uniforms (typically khaki, orange, or olive drab). Open-toed shoes may be prohibited at some facilities. Undergarments are required. Visitors who do not meet dress code standards may be turned away. Contact Aliceville Camp SCP in advance if you have questions about specific items.

Yes, but publications must be sent directly from the publisher, a bookstore, or a book club — not from an individual. Hardcover and softcover books, newspapers, and magazines are generally permitted as long as they do not contain content deemed a security threat. Used books are typically not accepted. All incoming publications are subject to inspection by mailroom staff at Aliceville Camp SCP.

Aliceville Camp SCP is located in Aliceville, Alabama, within the Southeast Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

11070 HIGHWAY 14, ALICEVILLE, AL 35442

Aliceville, Alabama 35442

205-373-5000

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Aliceville

Satellite Camp

P.O. Box 487

Aliceville, AL 35442

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Southeast
Gender
Female
Population
139
Updated: Mar 4, 2026

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Security Notice

All phone calls are recorded. All emails are saved. Mail can be read by staff.