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Memphis Camp SCP

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Satellite Camp

Memphis Camp SCP is a satellite prison camp in Millington, Tennessee. Below you'll find insider tips, programs, visiting hours, and preparation resources.

Last verified: March 5, 2026

SCPSouth Central RegionMale

What to Expect at Memphis Camp SCP

Location & Travel

  • •Location & Travel: Located in northeast Memphis at the intersection of I-40 and Sycamore View Road. Served by Memphis International Airport, Amtrak, and commercial bus lines.
  • •Location & Travel: From Downtown Memphis, take I-240 east toward Nashville about 11.4 miles. Merge onto I-40 east via Exit 12C. Take Exit 12, keep right onto Sycamore View Road about half a mile, then turn right onto Longline Road which becomes John A. Denie Drive. Continue 1.1 miles to the facility.
  • •Lodging: Comfort Inn Downtown — 901-526-0583
  • •Lodging: Comfort Inn & Suites Sycamore View — 901-373-8200
  • •Lodging: Wingate by Wyndham Memphis — 901-381-0044

Communication & Mail

  • •Visiting: Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Visiting uses a 30-point monthly system: weekday visits cost one point per hour, weekend visits cost two points per hour. Each visit charges a minimum of one point regardless of length. Points do not carry over month to month.
  • •Mail: Inmate Name & Register Number, FCI Memphis, Federal Correctional Institution, Satellite Camp, P.O. Box 2000, Millington, TN 38083

Insider Information

Housing

Four dormitories with two-person and four-person cubicles. Unit televisions available during off-duty hours and turned off during sanitation requirements.

Phone Policy

300 minutes per month, 15-minute call limit, 30 approved numbers. Camp telephone room closes at 9:45 PM.

UNICOR

The FCI operates electronic cable assemblies and a printing operation employing approximately 256 people. Camp employment details may vary.

Psychology/Counseling Services

The camp offers a non-residential drug treatment program, a drug education program, and Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups. A psychologist is available to provide counseling and other mental health services. Unit staff are available for informal counseling sessions and formal counseling activities. The camp does not offer a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP).

Health Services

The Health Services Unit is staffed by physicians, physician assistants, dentists, dental staff, and a pharmacist. Visiting specialists include an optometrist, orthopedist, dietician, podiatrist, psychiatrist, urologist, and audiologist. Sick call sign-up at the camp is Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 6:30 AM. The camp pill line runs at 6:00 AM, 3:30 PM, and 8:30 PM. At least one physician assistant is on duty or on call 24 hours a day. Outpatient care is provided on-site, with several hospitals located approximately 15 miles away. Age-specific periodic health examinations are available.

Fitness & Recreation

The camp offers team sports, billiards, bocce ball, hobby crafts, music, and ping-pong. The Recreation Department also offers a wellness program that encourages physical and mental health, including weight management, AIDS awareness, nutrition, smoking cessation, and stress management. Persons are given a minimum of five hours of recreation per week.

Religious Services

Staff chaplains are available to all persons, along with contract and volunteer representatives of specific faiths. Religious holidays and special diets are coordinated through the chaplain's office.

Commissary

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

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Preparing for Self-Surrender at Memphis Camp SCP

Memphis 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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Visitation Information For Families

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Programs & Services

Education Programs

  • GED
  • ESL
  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Correspondence Courses
  • Two-Year College Degree in Business Commerce and Technology (State Technical Institute, 73 credit hours)

Vocational Training

  • Dental Assistant
  • Quality Control
  • Carpentry
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
  • Landscape Gardener
  • Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
  • Welding
  • Architectural Drafting
  • Quality Assurance and Supervision
  • Food Service
  • Painter
  • Electronics Tester
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Printer Press Operator
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Computerized Business Education

Health & Wellness

  • Drug Education Program
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Narcotics Anonymous
  • Individual Counseling
  • Wellness Program (Weight Management, Nutrition, Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, AIDS Awareness)

Recreation

  • Team Sports
  • Billiards
  • Bocce Ball
  • Hobby Crafts
  • Music Room
  • Ping-Pong
  • Leather Craft
  • Woodworking
  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Painting
  • Beading

Reentry Preparation

  • Release Preparation Program

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Memphis Camp SCP

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

Funds for individuals at Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis Federal Correctional Institution Satellite Camp P.O. Box 2000 Millington, TN 38083.

The commissary at Memphis 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.

Memphis 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. Memphis 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, Correspondence Courses, Two-Year College Degree in Business Commerce and Technology (State Technical Institute, 73 credit hours). 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 Memphis 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 Memphis Camp SCP.

Memphis Camp SCP is located in Millington, Tennessee, within the South Central Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Contact the facility directly for driving directions and nearby lodging options.

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Contact Information

1101 John A Denie Road, Memphis, TN 38134

Millington, Tennessee 38134

901-372-2269

Mailing Address

Inmate Name & Register Number

FCI Memphis

Federal Correctional Institution

Satellite Camp

P.O. Box 2000

Millington, TN 38083

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Facility Details

Security Level
Minimum
Facility Type
SCP
Region
South Central
Gender
Male
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.