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Gilmer Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Gilmer Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite prison camp for men in Glenville, West Virginia, about 85 miles northeast of Charleston and 150 miles from Pittsburgh. The camp offers literacy and ESL programs, occupational training, correspondence courses, and a variety of wellness and recreation activities.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

SCPMid-Atlantic RegionMale

What to Expect at Gilmer Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: The camp is about one mile from Glenville in central West Virginia, 85 miles northeast of Charleston and 150 miles from Pittsburgh. Nearest airports are Harrison Marion Regional (about 50 miles) and Yeager Airport (about 90 miles). Bus service is available to the area.
  • •Lodging: Quality Inn Weston — 304-202-1763
  • •Lodging: Super 8 Motel Weston — 304-904-4049
  • •Lodging: Glenville Inn — 304-462-5511

Communication & Mail

  • •Mail: Send mail to: Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Gilmer, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 7000, Glenville, WV 26351. USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail accepted. Contact the institution before sending FedEx or UPS. All publications must come from the publisher, bookstore, or book club. Limit of 5 magazines (no more than 3 months old), stored neatly in your locker.

Visiting

  • •Visiting: Social visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You are allowed up to 5 visitors total, including children.

Insider Information

Housing

Camp residents are housed in dormitory-style units.

Library

The law library is in the Education Department and is open during non-working hours including Saturdays. Legal reference materials include the United States Code Annotated, Federal Reporter, and Supreme Court Reporter. An inmate law library clerk is available for research assistance. The Electronic Law Library (ELL) provides access to legal materials and document preparation. The leisure library has books in English and Spanish. Several typewriters and a copy machine are available.

Commissary

Shopping is Monday through Thursday based on your registration number, on a rotating schedule. The monthly spending limit is $360. Special purchases like watches and radios require unit manager approval. Your total accumulated commissary items (including special purchases) count toward the monthly limit.

Phone Policy

Phone hours are 6:00 AM–11:30 PM. Access is limited weekdays (not holidays) during 7:30–10:30 AM and 12:30 PM until after the 4:00 PM count. Calls are limited to 15 minutes. You get 300 minutes per month with a 30-number approved list. You must transfer funds from your commissary account to your phone account; collect calls are also available.

Psychology/Counseling Services

The Psychology Services Department offers a wide range of group educational programs including stress management, anger management, smoking cessation, and self-image groups. Additional services include drug abuse education and non-residential drug treatment. Individual counseling is also available upon request.

Health Services

Medical care is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and daily. Sick call is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30 AM, with dental sick call on the same days at 6:45 AM. The pill line occurs during posted time periods. Physical examinations are available every two years for people under 50, and annually for those 50 and older.

Fitness & Recreation

Programs include both indoor and outdoor activities, ranging from individualized arts and crafts to intramural team sports such as softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. All sporting activities take place in the recreation area. The Recreation Department may also offer band and music programs, hobby crafts, music listening, wellness and fitness resources, and walking or running opportunities. Leisure time activities include board games, cards, dominoes, television viewing, and bingo, with some activities available in the housing units.

Religious Services

The Religious Services Department provides pastoral care, counseling, and a variety of religious programs. Regularly scheduled services, studies, special programs, holy day observances, and periodic guest speakers cover a range of faith topics. Staff chaplains are assisted by contract staff and community volunteers.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Gilmer Camp SCP

Gilmer 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

Helpful Resources

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Visitation Information For Families

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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • Literacy program
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Post-secondary education
  • Correspondence courses
  • Parenting classes
  • College-level courses (contract instructors from nearby colleges, when offered)

Vocational Training

  • Wide range of occupational training programs

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Abuse Education Program
  • Stress management
  • Anger management
  • Smoking cessation
  • Self-image groups
  • Sick call: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 10:30 AM
  • Dental sick call: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 6:45 AM

Recreation

  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Arts and crafts
  • Band/music program
  • Hobby craft
  • Music listening
  • Wellness and fitness
  • Walking and running
  • Board games
  • Cards
  • Dominoes
  • Bingo

Reentry Preparation

  • 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 50 people, Gilmer 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 Gilmer Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 7000, Glenville, WV 26351.

The commissary at Gilmer 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.

Gilmer 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. Gilmer 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: Literacy program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Continuing Education, Post-secondary education, Correspondence courses, Parenting classes, College-level courses (contract instructors from nearby colleges, when offered). 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer Camp SCP.

Gilmer Camp SCP is located in Glenville, West Virginia, 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

201 FCI Lane, Glenville, WV 26351

Glenville, West Virginia 26351

304-626-2500

Mailing Address

Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Gilmer, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 7000, Glenville, WV 26351

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Gender
Male
Population
50
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.