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Cumberland Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Cumberland Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite camp for men in Cumberland, Maryland, located about 130 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The camp sits adjacent to FCI Cumberland in the Allegheny Mountains and offers a residential drug abuse treatment program (RDAP), vocational training, and the Tail of Freedom Dog Training Program.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Cumberland Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: Cumberland Camp is in western Maryland, about 130 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. and six miles south of Interstate 68 off Route 51 South. The area is served by Cumberland Area Regional Airport, Amtrak, and commercial bus lines.
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  • •Directions: Take I-68 to Exit 43B (Industrial Boulevard / Route 51 South). Drive south on Route 51 for 5.6 miles, then turn right into Allegany County Industrial Park at PPG Road. Follow PPG Road for 1.6 miles. The camp entrance is the second left turn after the main gate.

Communication & Mail

  • •Phone: Each person receives 300 minutes per month, with the first 300 free if enrolled in First Step Act programming. Calls are limited to 15 minutes each, and calling lists are capped at 30 approved numbers. Phone hours: Monday–Friday 6–8 AM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and 3–11:30 PM; weekends and holidays 6:30 AM–11:30 PM.
  • •UNICOR: FCI Cumberland operates a sign and license plate factory employing approximately 95 people. There is typically a waiting list for UNICOR positions.

Visiting

  • •Visiting: Visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays, 8 AM–3 PM. Each person receives six visiting points per calendar month, with two points deducted per visit. A maximum of six visitors are allowed, but only three adults (over age 16) at a time. Additional visitors require written permission from the Camp Administrator.

Good to Know

  • •Location & Travel: Ramada Cumberland Downtown — 301-724-8800

Insider Information

Housing

People at the camp are housed in two- and three-person cells. Units are wheelchair accessible. Each unit has approximately eight television rooms with basic cable. TV rooms are open Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 AM to 2 AM.

Mail

The camp accepts mail via U.S. Postal Service First Class, Priority, and Express Mail. Contact the institution before sending overnight packages through private carriers like FedEx or UPS. All publications, books, and magazines must come directly from the publisher, book club, or bookstore.

Psychology/Counseling Services

Psychology services are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM on an appointment basis, with open house hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 AM until afternoon work call. An on-call psychologist is available after hours for emergencies. Services include individual counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment groups, Anger Management, and Stress Management programs. Psychology staff work closely with a consulting psychiatrist and Health Services to support those who need medication for psychological symptoms.

Health Services

Sick call and dental sick call sign-up takes place Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 7:00 AM. For routine concerns, you can sign up electronically through TRULINCS or obtain a form from the housing unit officer. Camp pill line hours are 6:00–6:30 AM, 11:30 AM–12:15 PM (insulin, new prescriptions, and refills), 3:30–3:45 PM, 4:45–5:00 PM (insulin and restricted medications), and 7:00–7:30 PM. Weekend and holiday pill line hours are 7:00–7:15 AM, 11:30 AM–12:15 PM, 4:45–5:00 PM, and 7:00–7:30 PM. Periodic health examinations, including age-specific preventive screenings, are provided at the clinical director's discretion.

Fitness & Recreation

The recreation department offers a variety of activities on the yard, in the gymnasium, and in the leisure center, including team sports, exercise bicycles, stair steppers, and Nautilus equipment. A music room with instruments, pool tables, and ping-pong tables are also available. The hobby craft center offers leather craft, ceramics, painting, drawing, crocheting, and knitting. Physical fitness and weight reduction programs are offered as well. Special events and tournaments are held on major holidays and weekends.

Religious Services

The camp provides staff chaplains along with contract and volunteer representatives of various faiths. Special dietary restrictions, holiday observances, and other worship activities are accommodated through the Chaplain's office.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Cumberland Camp SCP

Cumberland 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
  • Parenting Classes
  • Correctional Learning Network Classes
  • Hope House Book Reading Program
  • Job Readiness

Vocational Training

  • Tail of Freedom Dog Training Program

Health & Wellness

  • Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
  • Non-Residential Drug Treatment
  • Drug Education (Choice and Change)
  • Anger Management
  • Stress Management
  • Individual Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Recreation

  • Team Sports
  • Exercise Bicycles
  • Stair Steppers
  • Nautilus Equipment
  • Music Room
  • Musical Instruments
  • Pool Tables
  • Ping-Pong
  • Leather Craft
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Weight Reduction Programs

Reentry Preparation

  • First Step Act Classes
  • RDAP Transitional Services

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 255 people, Cumberland 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 Cumberland Camp SCP

Cumberland 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.

Yes. Cumberland Camp SCP offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). Eligibility depends on sentencing documents and BOP evaluation. Successful completion may result in sentence reduction.

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

Funds for individuals at Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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\nFCI Cumberland\nFederal Correctional Institution\nSatellite Camp\nP.O. Box 1000\nCumberland, MD 21501.

The commissary at Cumberland 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.

Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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, Correctional Learning Network Classes, Hope House Book Reading Program, Job Readiness. 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland Camp SCP.

Cumberland Camp SCP is located in Cumberland, Maryland, 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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RDAP Program Available

This facility offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which can reduce your sentence by up to 12 months.

Cumberland Camp offers an intensive nine-month residential drug abuse treatment program (RDAP). Non-residential drug treatment and transitional services for RDAP graduates are also available.

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Contact Information

14601 BURBRIDGE RD SE, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502

Cumberland, Maryland 21502

301-784-1000

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER

FCI Cumberland

Federal Correctional Institution

Satellite Camp

P.O. Box 1000

Cumberland, MD 21501

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Gender
Male
Population
255
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.