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Bennettsville Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Bennettsville Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite camp for men located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, adjacent to the medium-security FCI Bennettsville. Situated about 86 miles from Myrtle Beach and served by Florence Regional Airport (31 miles away), the camp offers vocational certifications, educational programming, and structured recreation on a 670-acre complex.

Last verified: March 4, 2026

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What to Expect at Bennettsville Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •The camp is in southeast South Carolina, about 86 miles from Myrtle Beach. Florence Regional Airport is 31 miles away and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 89 miles away. Use GPS to navigate to Muckerman Road off Highway 9. Breeden Inn Bed & Breakfast: 843-479-3665 | Quality Inn Bennettsville: 843-479-1700 | Williams Motel: 843-479-6841

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 and your calling list is limited to 30 numbers. Phone access is seven days a week, from 6am to 9:45pm.
  • •Mail is accepted via USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express. Contact the facility before sending overnight packages via FedEx or UPS, as policies vary. Publications may be received without prior approval, though the warden may reject anything deemed a security concern.

Visiting

  • •Visiting hours are Friday 5–8pm, Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays 8:30am–3pm. Each person has 16 visiting points per month and is allowed a maximum of 5 visitors at one time.

Daily Life

  • •The camp library is open every day — 7:30–10am, noon–3:30pm, and 5–8pm. Books, magazines, and newspapers must come directly from a publisher, bookstore, or book club. Each person is limited to five newspapers, five magazines, and five books.

Psychology/Counseling Services

The Psychology Department provides crisis intervention, individual counseling, and group counseling. Drug abuse treatment options include the 500-hour Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), a non-residential drug abuse treatment program, and a 40-hour drug education class.

Health Services

Prisoners needing routine medical care must submit a written request (cop-out) for an appointment. For more urgent concerns, sick call sign-up at the camp is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:15 to 6:30 AM. Pill line runs Monday through Friday at 6:15–6:30 AM and 7:00–7:30 PM, with weekend morning hours from 7:15 to 7:30 AM and the same evening schedule.

Fitness & Recreation

The Recreation Department offers a wide range of activities designed to reduce stress and promote physical fitness. Intramural sports include basketball, flag football, volleyball, softball, and soccer. Outdoor facilities feature softball fields, racquetball and handball courts, basketball courts, a walking and running track, and areas for bocce ball and horseshoes. Camp outdoor hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM. The indoor leisure center includes a fitness room, wellness programs, art, ceramics, crochet, music, board games, and guitar lessons. Movies are shown Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings as well as holidays. Indoor hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 8:15 PM, and weekends and holidays 7:00 AM to 8:15 PM.

Religious Services

A wide range of religious programs are available, led by staff chaplains along with contract and volunteer representatives of various faiths. Special religious diets, holiday observances, and other worship activities are coordinated through the chaplain's office. The facility also offers an 18-month residential Life Connections Program for those interested in deepening their spirituality. Schedules and information are posted on bulletin boards, and the chaplain's office is available for additional questions.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Bennettsville Camp SCP

Bennettsville 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

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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Correspondence Courses
  • Spanish as a Second Language
  • Resume Writing

Vocational Training

  • NCCER Core
  • Welding
  • Culinary Arts
  • Microsoft 2010
  • Keyboarding
  • Green Clean Institute Certifications
  • Industrial Cleaning Apprenticeship
  • Electrical Apprenticeship

Health & Wellness

  • Sick Call (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 6:15–6:30 AM)
  • Pill Line (Multiple Daily)
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling

Recreation

  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Racquetball
  • Handball
  • Walking/Running Track
  • Bocce Ball
  • Horseshoes
  • Fitness Room
  • Art
  • Ceramics
  • Crochet
  • Music
  • Board Games
  • Guitar Lessons
  • Movies

Reentry Preparation

  • Resume Writing

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 91 people, Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville Camp SCP

Bennettsville 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. Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville Camp SCP directly or check the BOP website for the most current schedule and any facility-specific restrictions.

Funds for individuals at Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville|Satellite Camp|P.O. Box 52020|Bennettsville, SC 29512.

The commissary at Bennettsville 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.

Bennettsville 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. Bennettsville 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, Correspondence Courses, Spanish as a Second Language, Resume Writing. 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 Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville Camp SCP.

Bennettsville Camp SCP is located in Bennettsville, South Carolina, 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

696 MUCKERMAN ROAD, BENNETTSVILLE, SC 29512

Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512

843-454-8200

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Bennettsville

Satellite Camp

P.O. Box 52020

Bennettsville, SC 29512

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Southeast
Gender
Male
Population
91
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.