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Butner Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Butner Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite camp located in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, near Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. The camp houses male residents and is part of the larger Butner Federal Correctional Complex.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Butner Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •The facility is in Butner, NC, about five miles off I-85 on Old Highway 75, near the Research Triangle area. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the closest major airport. Amtrak and commercial bus lines also serve the area.

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. People are limited to a 30-number approved caller list. Additions or deletions can be submitted three times per month and are typically processed within five days.
  • •Phones operate from 6:00 AM to 11:55 PM daily, and until 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Telephones are available in each housing area.
  • •Visiting hours are Thursday and Friday from 2:30–8:00 PM, and Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and all major federal holidays from 8:30 AM–3:00 PM. People receive 12 visiting points per calendar month. Weekend visits cost two points, weekday visits cost one point, and federal holidays cost zero points. Up to five visitors (not counting children) are allowed per visit.

Visiting

  • •Weekend visiting is split by housing area on a rotating schedule. Weekday and holiday visiting is open to everyone.

Daily Life

  • •Commissary shopping is once per week on a rotating schedule. The Bureau of Prisons sets a monthly spending limit of $360. All sales are final.

Good to Know

  • •From I-85, take exit 189 and turn left onto Central Avenue. Continue straight to Veazey Street, turn right, then left onto Old Highway 75. The camp is about one mile ahead on the right.

Insider Information

Housing

People at Butner Camp live in cubicle-style housing. Each housing area has two TV rooms: a larger room with five televisions for general and sports programming, and a smaller room for Spanish-language shows.

UNICOR

The UNICOR factory manufactures utility and dress shirts for the U.S. military and includes a data-entry section (Combined Accounts Payable). There is both a priority and a regular waiting list to get assigned.

Mail

The facility accepts USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express mail. Contact the institution before sending overnight packages through FedEx or UPS.

Psychology/Counseling Services

The camp offers a non-residential drug treatment program, a drug education program, and Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups. Self-image groups and other voluntary programs are also available. Psychologists are on staff for individual and group psychotherapy.

Health Services

The camp provides outpatient medical and dental care. Routine sick call is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:45 to 7:15 AM. Pill line hours on weekdays are 6:30–6:45 AM (insulin only), 6:45–7:15 AM, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, 4:30–4:45 PM (insulin only), and 7:30–8:00 PM. On weekends and holidays, pill line runs from 7:00–7:15 AM (insulin only) and 7:45–8:00 AM. At least one physician's assistant is on duty or on call around the clock, and a medical staff member is available seven days a week from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Fitness & Recreation

The recreation department is open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Activities include intramural team sports, aerobics, exercise bicycles, five racquetball courts, pool tables, ping-pong, card and table games, bingo, and a music listening room with CDs. Musical instruments and piano rooms are also available. The hobby craft center offers dedicated rooms for painting and ceramics, along with materials for knitting and drawing that can be used in housing units or the recreation area.

Religious Services

A wide range of religious programs is available. The camp is served by two full-time chaplains, along with contract and volunteer representatives of various faiths, including a contract rabbi and imam. A sweat lodge is provided for Native American services.

Commissary

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

View Butner Camp SCP Commissary List↗

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Butner Camp SCP

Butner 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

  • Law Library
  • TRULINCS Electronic Legal Research
  • Interlibrary Loan Program

Vocational Training

  • Meineke Vocational Trades
  • HVAC Certificate (3-4 months)
  • UNICOR Industrial Sewing
  • UNICOR Textile Manufacturing
  • UNICOR Data Entry (CAPS)

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Education Program
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Self-Image Groups
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy

Recreation

  • Intramural Team Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Exercise Bicycles
  • Racquetball
  • Musical Instruments
  • Pool Tables
  • Piano Rooms
  • Bingo
  • Ping-Pong
  • Music Listening Room
  • Painting
  • Ceramics
  • Knitting
  • Drawing

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Butner Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Butner 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 Butner 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 Butner 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 Butner Low | FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | SATELLITE CAMP | P.O. BOX 1000 | BUTNER, NC 27509.

The commissary at Butner 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.

Butner 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. Butner 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: Law Library, TRULINCS Electronic Legal Research, Interlibrary Loan Program. 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 Butner 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 Butner Camp SCP.

Butner Camp SCP is located in Butner, North Carolina, 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

OLD NC HWY 75, BUTNER, NC 27509

Butner, North Carolina 27509

919-575-5000

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Butner Low

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

SATELLITE CAMP

P.O. BOX 1000

BUTNER, NC 27509

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Gender
Male
Updated: Mar 5, 2026

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Security Notice

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