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Ashland Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Ashland Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite camp for men located in the highlands of northeastern Kentucky, adjacent to FCI Ashland. The camp is 125 miles east of Lexington and five miles southwest of Ashland, within the Eastern Kentucky judicial district.

Last verified: March 4, 2026

SCPMid-Atlantic RegionMale

What to Expect at Ashland Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •The camp sits in the highlands of northeastern Kentucky, about 125 miles east of Lexington and roughly five miles outside the city of Ashland. The nearest airports and hotels are in Ashland. Days Inn: 606-547-4537 | Hampton Inn: 606-928-2888 | Fairfield Inn and Suites: 606-928-1222
  • •GPS is the easiest way to navigate here. The facility is off KY Route 716, a few miles west of Ashland near the Kentucky State Police Barracks. Look for the parking lot on your left shortly after a four-way stop.

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. Each call cuts off at 15 minutes. Phone access is seven days a week.

Visiting

  • •Visiting uses a point system: each person receives 10 points per month. The first visit costs five points; any visit after that, including federal holidays, costs one point. A maximum of five visitors (no more than four adults) are allowed per visit.
  • •Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday, including all federal holidays, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Psychology/Counseling Services

Ashland Camp offers non-residential drug treatment programming, including a 40-hour drug education course and group sessions covering Relapse Prevention, Breaking Barriers, 12-Step Study, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Criminal Thinking. The Psychology Services Department provides evaluations, crisis intervention, educational groups, individual therapy, and chronic care clinics. Crisis counseling, coping skills support, suicide prevention, mental health counseling, and spiritual counseling are available through psychologists and chaplains.

Fitness & Recreation

The camp's recreation building is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and includes three pool tables, cable television, and exercise equipment.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Ashland Camp SCP

Ashland 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

Vocational Training

  • Autobody Helper
  • Autobody Painter
  • Welding
  • Baker Apprenticeship
  • Cook Apprenticeship
  • Electrician Apprenticeship
  • Combination Welder Apprenticeship
  • Plumbing
  • Painting
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Commissary Clerk
  • Orderly
  • Food Service

Health & Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Therapy
  • Chronic Care Clinics
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Coping Skills Groups
  • Drug Education (40-Hour Class)
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Alcoholics Anonymous

Recreation

  • Pool Tables
  • Cable Television
  • Exercise Equipment

Reentry Preparation

  • Breaking Barriers
  • Criminal Thinking
  • 12-Step Study Group
  • UNICOR Business Office
  • UNICOR Warehouse

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 267 people, Ashland 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 Ashland Camp SCP

Ashland 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. Ashland 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.

Individuals reporting to Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland Camp SCP directly or check the BOP website for the most current schedule and any facility-specific restrictions.

Funds for individuals at Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland|Satellite Camp|P.O. Box 6000|Ashland, KY 41105.

The commissary at Ashland 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.

Ashland 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. Ashland 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. 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 Ashland 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 Ashland Camp SCP.

Ashland Camp SCP is located in Ashland, Kentucky, within the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

ST. ROUTE 716, ASHLAND, KY 41105

Ashland, Kentucky 41105

606-928-6414

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Ashland

Satellite Camp

P.O. Box 6000

Ashland, KY 41105

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Gender
Male
Population
267
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.