USP Hazelton and Satellite Camp

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: June 20, 2024
Address
1640 Sky View Dr, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Beds
1300
County
Preston
Phone
304-379-5000
Fax
304-379-5039
Email
haz/execassistant@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 2000, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

USP Hazelton is for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offenders found guilty of a federal crime and sentenced to incarceration in accordance with the Department of Justice Sentencing Guidelines.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Federal Maximum | Minimum facility.

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If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is MoneyGram There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of USP Hazelton and Satellite Camp

You can support your loved ones at USP Hazelton on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 304-379-5000.

When a loved one is in federal prison, they need more than just visits or calls due to their generally longer sentences. This webpage offers insights into USP Hazelton procedures, helping you provide the best support possible. From sending magazines to exploring distance learning options, this guide has all you need to assist your loved one effectively.

The United States Penitentiary, Hazelton (USP Hazelton) is a high-security federal prison for male inmates located in Preston County, WV, near Bruceton Mills. Nicknamed "Misery Mountain" by its inmates, it is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and forms part of the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton, alongside the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution.

Constructed to address the increasing need for modern correctional facilities, USP Hazelton, along with its satellite minimum-security prison camp (SCP), occupies 996 acres. The high-security facility spans 650,000 square feet and comprises six two-story buildings housing 768 general housing cells and 120 "special housing cells" for particularly dangerous prisoners. The compound is encircled by a triple security fence with a taut wire system, complemented by six guard towers.

Inmates at USP Hazelton are housed in one-person and two-person cells, while those at the SCP reside in dormitory barracks with bunk beds and communal bathrooms.

The prison has been notable for housing high-profile inmates, including Whitey Bulger, the infamous Boston crime figure who was murdered shortly after he arrived in 2018. Other notable inmates have included Fotios (Freddy) Geas, implicated in Bulger's death, Frank Salemme, a former Boston mobster, and Juan García Ábrego, a former Mexican drug lord.

Health services at USP Hazelton encompass urgent care, medications, preventive care, treatment of chronic infectious diseases, and 24-hour emergency medical and dental care. Psychology Services screen all inmates upon arrival, offering individual and group psychotherapy, with additional programs such as the Challenge Program for inmates with substance abuse or mental health issues.

Educational offerings include GED, ESL, parenting programs, Adult Continuing Education (ACE), career counseling, and Microsoft Office courses. Inmates have access to a law library for legal research and a leisure library for recreational reading.

USP Hazelton engages in manufacturing activities, producing items such as Army Combat Uniforms (ACU) Trousers, Diplomatic Bags, and GSA Tarps. Inmates are permitted a monthly spending allowance of up to $360 for personal purchases. Here is a current list and prices of items sold at the commissary in USP Hazelton.

Recreational programs at USP Hazelton range from competitive sports to hobby crafts, providing inmates with opportunities for physical activity and creative expression.

In summary, USP Hazelton serves as a high-security correctional facility housing male inmates and offering a range of services and programs aimed at rehabilitation and inmate well-being within the bounds of federal incarceration.

Inmate Locator

USP Hazelton and Satellite Camp is a facility in the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that publishes the names of the inmates currently in one of their locations nationwide. To begin your search, simply input the exact first and last name of the individual you are looking for. Alternatively, if you possess an eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx), you can use that for quicker results.

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Visitation Information

Hazelton High and SCP Minimum - Visiting Hours

  • Monday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Holidays 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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