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Forrest City Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Forrest City Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite prison camp for men in Forrest City, Arkansas, about 45 miles west of Memphis, Tennessee, and 85 miles east of Little Rock. The camp sits adjacent to FCI Forrest City Low and offers GED and post-secondary education, career counseling, and a wide range of recreation and wellness programs.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Forrest City Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: The camp is in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas, adjacent to Yocona Road. It is about 45 miles west of Memphis, TN, and 85 miles east of Little Rock, AR, off Interstate 55.
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Communication & Mail

  • •Mail: Send mail to: Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Forrest City Low, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 8000, Forrest City, AR 72336. USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail are accepted. Contact the institution before sending FedEx or UPS. Paperback books, magazines, and newspaper clippings can come from any source. Hardcover books and newspapers must come directly from the publisher, bookstore, or book club.

Visiting

  • •Visiting: Visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Each person gets 5 visiting points per month (1 point per visit). You may have up to 4 adult visitors and 5 children at a time.

Insider Information

Housing

People at the camp are primarily housed in open bay dormitories holding up to 100 people, with two-man cubicles. Five televisions are available throughout the facility for sports, movies, Spanish channels, news, and general viewing. Television hours are 6:00 AM–10:00 PM daily.

Phone Policy

Calls end automatically after 15 minutes with a 30-minute wait between calls. Your calling list is limited to 30 callers. You get 300 minutes per month, increased to 400 minutes in November and December. Phone hours are 6:00 AM–4:00 PM and 4:30–10:00 PM (except during count times). All calls may be monitored and recorded. Unmonitored legal calls can be arranged through your unit team with unit manager approval.

Psychology/Counseling Services

Psychology Services offers programs in drug abuse treatment, stress management, emotional awareness, and personal counseling. To request services, submit a written request or visit during open move. In an emergency, notify any staff member immediately. Mental health services address drug and alcohol abuse as well as other behavioral or emotional concerns. A self-help resource library with materials available for check-out is also maintained by the department.

Health Services

Sick call at the camp is held Monday through Thursday from 7:00 to 7:30 AM. Emergency services are available at all times, and people requiring additional medical care will be transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Specialty clinics are provided for those with chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. The camp pill line runs from 6:15 to 6:30 AM and 4:30 to 4:45 PM on weekdays, and 7:00 to 7:15 AM and 3:00 to 3:15 PM on weekends and holidays. People under 50 may request a physical every three years, while those 50 and older may request one annually and will be offered three additional screenings at that time.

Fitness & Recreation

The recreation leisure center features a fitness center and gym, a recreation yard, a hobby craft center, and a leisure area with music rooms, pool and foosball tables, ping-pong, and table games. The fitness center includes cardio equipment such as stationary bikes, treadmills, and ellipticals, along with a wellness program. The recreation yard offers intramural and varsity sports including basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, flag football, racquetball, horseshoes, bocce ball, and a walking track. The hobby craft center has an art studio, leather craft, and a hobby tool room. Television viewing is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Special tournaments, bingo, and community sports events are held on federal holidays.

Religious Services

Chaplains, contract clergy, and community volunteers provide pastoral care and services for most faiths. The chaplains maintain an open-door policy for personal counseling — people may simply stop by the chapel. The chapel offers free greeting cards, a religious library, and free literature including newspapers, devotionals, and journals.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Forrest City Camp SCP

Forrest City 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 preparation
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Post-secondary education
  • College correspondence courses
  • Career counseling
  • Parenting course

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Abuse Education Program
  • Stress management
  • Emotional awareness program
  • Personal counseling
  • Self-help resource library (check-out by appointment)
  • Sick call: Monday–Thursday 7:00–7:30 AM
  • Pill line: weekdays 6:15–6:30 AM and 4:30–4:45 PM
  • Pill line: weekends/holidays 7:00–7:15 AM and 3:00–3:15 PM

Recreation

  • Fitness center (stationary bikes, treadmills, ellipticals)
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Flag football
  • Racquetball
  • Horseshoes
  • Bocce ball
  • Walking track
  • Art studio
  • Leather craft
  • Hobby tool room
  • Music rooms
  • Pool tables
  • Foosball
  • Ping-pong
  • Table games
  • Holiday tournaments and special activities

Reentry Preparation

  • Career counseling
  • Release preparation

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, Forrest City 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 Forrest City Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Forrest City 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 Forrest City 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 Forrest City 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 Forrest City Low, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 8000, Forrest City, AR 72336.

The commissary at Forrest City 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.

Forrest City 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. Forrest City 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 preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Continuing Education, Post-secondary education, College correspondence courses, Career counseling, Parenting course. 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 Forrest City 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 Forrest City Camp SCP.

Forrest City Camp SCP is located in Forrest City, Arkansas, within the South Central Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

1400 Dale Bumpers Road, Forrest City, AR 72335

Forrest City, Arkansas 72335

870-630-6000

Mailing Address

Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Forrest City Low, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 8000, Forrest City, AR 72336

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
South Central
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.