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Fort Dix Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Fort Dix Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite prison camp for men located on Joint Base MDL in central New Jersey, about 40 miles from Philadelphia and 30 miles from the Jersey shore. The camp offers GED and college correspondence courses, vocational training, and a wide range of recreation including music lessons, hobby crafts, and intramural sports.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Fort Dix Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: The camp is on Joint Base MDL in Burlington County, central New Jersey, off Route 68. About 40 miles from Philadelphia and 30 miles from the Jersey shore. Served by Philadelphia International Airport, Amtrak, and commercial bus service.
  • •Location & Travel: From Philadelphia (Walt Whitman Bridge), cross into NJ and take 295 North to Exit 40 (Route 38 East). Follow 38 East about 20 miles, left onto Route 616, two stoplights then right onto Route 630 (becomes Pointville Road). Continue to Hartford Road, turn left. Building 5756 is the first building on the right.
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Communication & Mail

  • •Visiting: Camp visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Each person gets 8 visiting points per month. Weekend visits cost 2 points; weekday visits cost 1 point. No points are deducted for legal visits or federal holidays. Maximum 3 adults and 3 children at a time without prior approval.
  • •Mail: Send mail to: Inmate Name, Register Number & Unit, FCI Fort Dix, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 2000, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08640. USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail accepted. Contact the institution before sending FedEx or UPS. Softcover publications from any source; hardcover books and newspapers must come from the publisher, bookstore, or book club. Limit: 6 magazines and 8 books.

Good to Know

  • •Location & Travel: From the NJ Turnpike, take Exit 7 and follow 206 South to 68 South (signs for Fort Dix/McGuire AFB). Follow 68 South to the circle, go halfway around and exit toward the hospital. At the stoplight, turn right onto New Jersey Avenue, follow to the end, left onto Pointville Road, then left onto Hartford Road.

Insider Information

Housing

The camp uses dormitory-style housing with 12-man rooms. Preferred two-man rooms may be available for people with a good disciplinary record. Five televisions are located on the first floor of each unit. TV viewing is Sunday–Thursday 11:00 AM–11:30 PM, and Friday/Saturday/pre-holiday nights 11:00 AM–2:00 AM. TV rooms are closed 7:30–11:00 AM weekdays for cleaning.

Phone Policy

You receive 300 minutes per month. Calls end after 15 minutes with a 30-caller limit. Phones are operational 6:00 AM–11:30 PM except during count times. All calls may be monitored and recorded. Unmonitored legal calls require approval.

Psychology/Counseling Services

Psychology Services offers individual counseling along with a variety of group programs including criminal thinking errors, anger management, and other therapeutic groups. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are available for peer support. A psychology library with self-help books and videos is also maintained for personal development.

Health Services

People requesting medical care should report to sick-call triage between 6:30 and 6:45 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, excluding holidays. Outpatient care is provided as needed, and medical staff coverage is available around the clock. The pill line runs from 6:00 to 6:30 AM and again after the 4:00 PM count daily, with insulin administered first. People under 50 are eligible for a physical examination every two years, while those 50 and older may request an annual exam.

Fitness & Recreation

The gymnasium is open Sunday through Saturday and holidays from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Indoor facilities include weightlifting rooms, stationary bicycles, an exercise area, music rooms, and a television room. Outdoor facilities feature a softball field, soccer and football field, handball and racquetball courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, bocce ball lanes, and a year-round recreation yard. The hobby craft center offers leather craft and music programs, including piano and guitar lessons, with dedicated practice time for band and group players. An intramural sports program covers basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball, along with a general fitness program.

Religious Services

Full-time chaplains coordinate a wide range of religious activities for all faith groups. Contract clergy and volunteers further enrich the services of different religious communities. Each faith group celebrates a major weekly service and may hold a religious study at another time during the week, schedule permitting. Religious clothing, religious diets, and pastoral visits from outside clergy can all be authorized through the chaplains.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Fort Dix Camp SCP

Fort Dix 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 education
  • Parenting course
  • College correspondence courses (costs borne by participant)

Vocational Training

  • Staff-taught marketable skill vocational training
  • Advanced Occupational Education programs
  • Department of Labor sponsored apprenticeships
  • Short-term industry-recognized certificate courses

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Abuse Education Program
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
  • Criminal thinking errors program
  • Anger management
  • Individual counseling
  • Psychology library of self-help books and videos
  • Sick call triage: 6:30–6:45 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Pill line: 6:00–6:30 AM and after 4:00 PM count daily

Recreation

  • Gymnasium (6:30 AM–8:00 PM daily including holidays)
  • Weightlifting rooms
  • Stationary bicycles and exercise area
  • Softball field
  • Soccer and football field
  • Handball/racquetball courts
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Volleyball courts
  • Bocce ball lanes
  • Leather craft
  • Music lessons (piano and guitar)
  • Band/group practice rooms
  • Intramural sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball)
  • Fitness program
  • Outdoor recreation yard open year-round

Reentry Preparation

  • Release preparation
  • Career counseling

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 210 people, Fort Dix 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 Fort Dix Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Fort Dix 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 Fort Dix 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 Fort Dix 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 & Unit, FCI Fort Dix, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 2000, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08640.

The commissary at Fort Dix 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.

Fort Dix 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. Fort Dix 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 education, Parenting course, College correspondence courses (costs borne by participant). 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 Fort Dix 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 Fort Dix Camp SCP.

Fort Dix Camp SCP is located in Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, within the Northeast Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

5756 Hartford & Pointville Road, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08640

Joint Base MDL, New Jersey 08640

609-723-1100

Mailing Address

Inmate Name, Register Number & Unit, FCI Fort Dix, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 2000, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08640

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Northeast
Gender
Male
Population
210
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.