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Lewisburg Camp SCP

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Satellite Camp

Lewisburg Camp SCP is a satellite prison camp in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, housing approximately 482 people. Below you'll find insider tips, programs, visiting hours, and preparation resources.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

SCPNortheast RegionMale

What to Expect at Lewisburg Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •**Getting There:** Located just north of Lewisburg, PA, about 6 miles south of I-80 and 2 miles off U.S. Route 15. The entrance road (William Penn Road) leads west from Route 15. Roughly 200 miles north of Washington, D.C. and 170 miles west of Philadelphia.
  • •**Nearby Lodging:** Hampton Inn Lewisburg (570-522-8500), Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (570-524-6600), Best Western Country Cupboard Inn (570-524-5500).

Communication & Mail

  • •**Visiting Hours:** Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Maximum of 5 visits per month (attorney visits excluded). No more than 4 people (including children) at the camp at one time.
  • •**Mailing Address:** INMATE NAME, REGISTER NUMBER & UNIT — FCI Lewisburg, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 2000, Lewisburg, PA 17837. First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail accepted.

Insider Information

Housing

Dormitories and cubicles with climate-controlled units. TV rooms available 6:00 AM–11:45 PM (closed briefly at 7:30 AM for cleaning). Sunbathing permitted weekdays 7:30 AM–4:00 PM during regular work hours.

Phone Policy

300 minutes per month using the Inmate Telephone System (ITS). Calls limited to 15 minutes with a 30-minute wait between calls. Approved caller list of up to 30 numbers. Calls are charged to a debit card.

Library

Each housing unit has an electronic law library. Main library available by request. Library contains approximately 4,000 volumes including a Hispanic section. Interlibrary loan program available.

Psychology/Counseling Services

The camp offers a 500-hour Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which runs for nine months. A non-residential drug treatment program, a drug education program, and Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups are also available. Group therapy is offered in areas such as stress management, anger control, and coping skills.

Health Services

The camp follows a managed care model focused on delivering necessary medical services. The pill line operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 6:15 AM and 3:00 to 3:30 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 8:00 to 8:30 AM. Sick call sign-up is available Monday through Friday from 6:40 to 6:45 AM, and appointments for the following day are posted on unit bulletin boards by 4:00 PM. At least one physician assistant is on call around the clock. Prisoners under the age of 50 may request a physical examination every two years, while those over 50 are eligible for one annually.

Fitness & Recreation

The exercise and recreation areas offer table-top games, ping-pong, bocce ball, horseshoes, stationary bicycles, and weightlifting rooms. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:30 to 8:00 PM, and Friday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:30 to 9:00 PM. Wellness programs include CORE training, fitness training, spinning, and yoga. Courses are available in acoustic guitar, crocheting, and salsa dancing. Structured leagues cover basketball, bocce ball, horseshoes, volleyball, soccer, softball, flag football, chess, dominoes, ping-pong, and more. The hobby craft center offers leather craft, art instruction in drawing and painting, and music instruction in piano and guitar. The fieldhouse and camp grounds are open to all camp residents after morning count.

Religious Services

Full-time chaplains are on staff, and a community of volunteers helps provide services for most faiths. Special religious diets, holiday observances, and worship activities are coordinated through the chaplain's office.

Commissary

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

View Lewisburg Camp SCP Commissary List↗

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Lewisburg Camp SCP

Lewisburg 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

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
  • Literacy Program
  • Parenting Program
  • Correspondence Courses (Penn State, Ohio University)

Vocational Training

  • Business Accounting
  • Customer Service

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Education
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
  • Stress Management
  • Anger Management
  • Coping Skills Group Therapy

Recreation

  • Basketball
  • Bocce Ball
  • Horseshoes
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Flag Football
  • Ping-Pong
  • Pool
  • Chess
  • Dominoes
  • Weightlifting
  • Stationary Bicycles
  • CORE Training
  • Fitness Training
  • Spinning
  • Yoga
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Crocheting
  • Salsa Dancing
  • Leather Craft
  • Art (Drawing & Painting)
  • Music (Piano & Guitar)

Reentry Preparation

  • Life Connections Program
  • Newport Institute Associate Degree in Business

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 Larger Camp Means for You

With a population of approximately 482 people, Lewisburg Camp SCP is a larger facility — and that affects everything from programming access to how visible you are to staff.

Pros

  • ✓More programs, more UNICOR slots, more work assignments — you have options, and options matter when you're trying to earn First Step Act credits and build a case for early release
  • ✓More anonymity — in a bigger population, you can find your circle, keep your head down, and move through your sentence without everyone knowing your story
  • ✓The prison hustle has more room to operate — more people means more transactions, more cover, and more opportunity, though the risks of a disciplinary infraction, time in the SHU, or transfer to a higher-security facility remain real
  • ✓Easier for families to visit — larger camps tend to be near bigger cities with better airport and hotel access

Cons

  • ✗Longer wait times for everything — commissary, phones, medical, laundry, and program enrollment all take longer when hundreds of people are competing for the same resources
  • ✗Program waitlists can stretch months — RDAP in particular can have significant delays at high-population camps
  • ✗More interpersonal conflict — more people means more personalities, more tension, and more situations you need to navigate carefully
  • ✗Staff may not know you personally, which can work against you when it comes to halfway house recommendations, compassionate release support, or resolving issues quickly

Frequently Asked Questions About Lewisburg Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg 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\nFCI Lewisburg\nFederal Correctional Institution\nSatellite Camp\nP.O. Box 2000\nLewisburg, PA 17837.

The commissary at Lewisburg 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.

Lewisburg 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. Lewisburg 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 (ACE), Literacy Program, Parenting Program, Correspondence Courses (Penn State, Ohio University). 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 Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg Camp SCP.

Lewisburg Camp SCP is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 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

2400 Robert F. Miller Drive

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837

570-523-1251

Mailing Address

INMATE NAME, REGISTER NUMBER & UNIT

FCI Lewisburg

Federal Correctional Institution

Satellite Camp

P.O. Box 2000

Lewisburg, PA 17837

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
Northeast
Gender
Male
Population
482
Updated: Mar 5, 2026

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Security Notice

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