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Jesup Camp SCP

Minimum

Satellite Camp

Jesup Camp SCP is a male minimum-security satellite prison camp in Jesup, Georgia, located in southeast Georgia along Route 301. The camp sits adjacent to the medium-security FCI Jesup and a federal satellite low facility. Below you'll find insider tips, programs, visiting hours, and preparation resources.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

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What to Expect at Jesup Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •From Reno, NV: Not applicable — Jesup is in southeast Georgia. From Savannah: Take I-16 West to US-301 South. The facility is at 2600 Highway 301 South.
  • •From Jacksonville, FL: Take I-95 North to US-25/US-301 North toward Jesup. The camp is approximately 105 miles northwest of Jacksonville.
  • •Lodging: Western Motel (912-427-7600), Motel Jesup (912-427-2086), Days Inn & Suites (912-427-2980).
  • •The area is served by airports in Jacksonville, Savannah, and Brunswick. Amtrak service is also available.

Communication & Mail

  • •Mailing Address: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER, FCI Jesup, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, 2650 301 South, Jesup, GA 31599.
  • •Mail: Accepted via USPS First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail. Softcover publications may be received from any source at minimum-security facilities. Contact the institution before sending overnight mail via private carrier.

Visiting

  • •Visiting Hours: Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays, 8 AM–3 PM. Eight visiting points per month; two points deducted per visit. Maximum four adult visitors at one time.

Insider Information

Housing

Dormitory-style housing. Television rooms are available in each housing area and operate daily until 9:45 PM.

Phone Policy

300 minutes per month. Calls automatically end after 15 minutes. Calling list limited to 30 numbers. Phones available 6 AM–9:30 PM daily, except during counts. Calls are charged to an inmate debit card.

UNICOR

A textile factory operates at the complex, employing approximately 503 people.

Psychology/Counseling Services

Psychology Services offers crisis intervention, individual counseling, medication management, and psychiatric consultation. Additional programs include sexual assault education and counseling, drug abuse education, personal development and self-help groups, and smoking cessation. A non-residential drug treatment program is also available.

Health Services

Dental and sick call sign-up at the camp is conducted on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, excluding holidays, at 6:00 AM. The camp pill line runs at 6:30 AM and 6:15 PM. Weekend and holiday schedules are subject to change and will be announced over the overhead page system. The facility is served by Wayne Memorial Hospital, located four miles away. Outpatient care is provided on-site.

Fitness & Recreation

Camp recreation areas are open from 6:00 AM to dusk. Activities include softball, flag football, track, soccer, handball, racquetball, volleyball, and bocce ball. The hobby craft program offers leather craft, painting, sketching, and bead work. Musical instruments are available, with a dedicated room for organized bands to perform and a second room for individual practice. Table games may be played from 7:30 AM to 9:45 PM in the common area.

Religious Services

Chaplains are available upon request to provide pastoral care, counseling, religious education, and instruction. Community volunteers assist with services for most faiths. The chapel contains a religious library with reference material, devotional reading, and video and audio resources available for use in the chapel area. Religious program and activity schedules are posted in each unit and in the chapel.

Commissary

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

View Jesup Camp SCP Commissary List↗

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Jesup Camp SCP

Jesup 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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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Parenting Classes
  • Correspondence Courses (Altamaha Technical College)
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis
  • Spanish I
  • Basic Finance
  • Resume Writing
  • Mock Job Fair
  • Pre-Release Course

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Abuse Education
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Sexual Assault Education and Counseling
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Self-Help Groups
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Consultation

Recreation

  • Softball
  • Flag Football
  • Track
  • Soccer
  • Handball
  • Volleyball
  • Bocce Ball
  • Leather Craft
  • Painting
  • Sketching
  • Bead Work
  • Music Program
  • Table Games

Reentry Preparation

  • Pre-Release Course
  • Mock Job Fair
  • Resume Writing

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 129 people, Jesup 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 Jesup Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Jesup 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 Jesup 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 Jesup 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 Jesup, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, 2650 301 South, Jesup, GA 31599.

The commissary at Jesup 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.

Jesup 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. Jesup 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, Correspondence Courses (Altamaha Technical College), Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis, Spanish I, Basic Finance, Resume Writing, Mock Job Fair, Pre-Release 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 Jesup 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 Jesup Camp SCP.

Jesup Camp SCP is located in Jesup, Georgia, within the Southeast Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

2600 Highway 301 South

Jesup, Georgia 31599

912-427-0870

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER, FCI Jesup, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, 2650 301 South, Jesup, GA 31599

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Southeast
Gender
Male
Population
129
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.