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Greenville Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Greenville Camp SCP is a minimum-security satellite prison camp for women in Greenville, Illinois, about 43 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. The camp offers GED and continuing education through Kaskaskia College, unique vocational programs including the PAWS dog training program and animal husbandry, and a range of wellness and recreation activities.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

SCPNorth Central RegionFemale

What to Expect at Greenville Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: The camp is on U.S. Highway 40 in Greenville, IL, about 43 miles east of St. Louis, MO, and 63 miles from Springfield, IL. Airports in St. Louis, Greenville, and Vandalia serve the area. Amtrak is available in Alton, IL, and St. Louis. Commercial bus service in Vandalia.
  • •Location & Travel: From Lambert International Airport, take I-70 East to I-170 North (about 3 miles), connect to I-270 East which merges with I-70 East into Illinois. Take the first Greenville exit, left at the stop sign, first right, then follow IL Route 40 about two miles. Right at the stoplight at 4th Street and Route 40 — the facility is on the left.
  • •Lodging: Econo Lodge Inn and Suites — 618-664-3030
  • •Lodging: Budget Host Inn — 618-664-1950
  • •Lodging: Super 8 Motel — 618-664-0800

Communication & Mail

  • •Mail: Send mail to: Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Greenville, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 6000, Greenville, IL 62246. USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail accepted. FedEx/UPS can be sent to FCI Greenville, Satellite Camp, 100 U.S. Highway 40, Greenville, IL 62246. Softcover publications may come from any source; hardcover must come from the publisher, bookstore, or book club.

Visiting

  • •Visiting: Visiting hours are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The source indicates a temporary suspension notice as of May 2024, which is treated as outdated. Contact the facility to confirm current visiting schedules.

Insider Information

Housing

Camp residents are housed in dormitories with two-woman cubicles.

Library

The camp library is open Monday through Friday 7:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–3:30 PM, and 5:00–8:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday 6:30–9:30 AM and 10:30 AM–3:30 PM; closed on federal holidays. Electric typewriters are available for legal work only on a first-come, first-served basis. A copier is available at $0.10 per page, charged to your debit card. An inter-library loan program is available through the Lewis and Clark Public Library System.

Phone Policy

Calls end after 15 minutes with a 30-caller limit. You get 300 minutes per month, increased to 400 in November and December. Camp phone hours are weekdays 6:00–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and 4:30–10:00 PM. Weekends and holidays 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Psychology/Counseling Services

A non-residential drug treatment program, a drug abuse education program, and Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups are available. A six-month Values Program is also offered. Individual and group therapy sessions can be arranged through Psychology Services.

Health Services

Health care services include medical sick call, dental sick call, and all support services. Camp sick call sign-up is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 to 7:00 AM, with Wednesdays reserved for physical exams. The camp pill line runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 7:00 AM and 5:15 to 5:45 PM; on weekends and holidays, from 9:00 to 9:30 AM and 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Routine dental and optometry services can be requested by written request. Medical staff is available around the clock. People under 50 may request a physical examination every three years, while those 50 and older may request one annually.

Fitness & Recreation

The recreation center is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM. The gym, weight room, and recreation yard are open weekdays from 6:20 AM to 8:30 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with the yard closing at dusk depending on the season. Team sports, aerobic conditioning, and yoga are offered. The hobby craft center features leather work, art, yarn and crochet, beads, music, billiards, foosball, and a variety of card and board games. Movies are shown weekly via television in all units.

Religious Services

The Religious Services Department offers emergency, grief, and spiritual counseling on a walk-in basis. Staff chaplains of specific faiths are available, along with a community of volunteers representing other faiths. Religious activities include services for Rastafarian, Catholic, Christian, Moorish Science Temple, Nation of Islam, Promise Keepers, Hispanic Christian, Sunni, Jehovah's Witness, Hindu, Shiite, Buddhist, Seventh Day Adventist, and Universal Church of God communities, among others.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Greenville Camp SCP

Greenville 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 (ACE) — offerings change quarterly
  • Parenting classes
  • Offender placement
  • Correspondence courses
  • Certificate program in business concepts (Kaskaskia College)
  • Certificate program in commercial food (Kaskaskia College)

Vocational Training

  • Animal husbandry
  • PAWS (Prisoners Assisting With Support Dogs)
  • Apprenticeship: Animal trainer
  • Apprenticeship: Baker
  • Apprenticeship: Cook
  • Apprenticeship: Landscape technician
  • Apprenticeship: Welding
  • Apprenticeship: Teacher's aide
  • UNICOR factory (limited camp positions available)

Health & Wellness

  • Non-residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program
  • Drug Abuse Education Program
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
  • 6-month Values Program
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Sick call sign-up: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30–7:00 AM
  • Pill line: weekdays 6:30–7:00 AM and 5:15–5:45 PM
  • Pill line: weekends/holidays 9:00–9:30 AM and 4:30–5:30 PM

Recreation

  • Team sports
  • Weight room
  • Gymnasium
  • Music rooms
  • Aerobic conditioning
  • Yoga
  • Leather craft
  • Art
  • Yarn and crochet
  • Beadwork
  • Billiards
  • Foosball
  • Card and board games
  • Weekly movies via TV
  • Recreation center: 10:30 AM–8:30 PM daily
  • Gym/weight room/yard: weekdays 6:20 AM–8:30 PM, weekends/holidays 7:30 AM–8:30 PM

Reentry Preparation

  • Offender placement
  • 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 121 people, Greenville 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 Greenville Camp SCP

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

Yes. Greenville Camp SCP houses female individuals and offers programming tailored to female populations.

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

Funds for individuals at Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 6000, Greenville, IL 62246.

The commissary at Greenville 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.

Greenville 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. Greenville 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 (ACE) — offerings change quarterly, Parenting classes, Offender placement, Correspondence courses, Certificate program in business concepts (Kaskaskia College), Certificate program in commercial food (Kaskaskia College). 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 Greenville 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 Greenville Camp SCP.

Greenville Camp SCP is located in Greenville, Illinois, within the North Central 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.

RDAP is not offered at this facility. The camp provides non-residential drug treatment, drug abuse education, AA, and NA.

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Contact Information

100 U.S. Hwy 40, Greenville, IL 62246

Greenville, Illinois 62246

618-664-6200

Mailing Address

Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Greenville, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 6000, Greenville, IL 62246

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
North Central
Gender
Female
Population
121
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.