FCI Otisville (minimum-security camp)

MALE

Gender

MINIMUM

Security Level

~120

Population (2025)

No RDAP

FCI Otisville Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security United States federal prison camp for male inmates located adjacent to FCI Otisville in Otisville, New York. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The camp has become particularly well-known for housing white-collar offenders due to its proximity to New York City.

Overview

The Otisville camp is a minimum-security satellite facility that provides housing for low-risk, non-violent inmates. As a federal prison camp, it features dormitory-style housing with limited perimeter barriers. The facility is located approximately 70 miles northwest of New York City in Orange County, making it a desirable designation for white-collar offenders with family in the metropolitan area.

The camp has been nicknamed "Club Fed" due to its reputation for housing wealthy and high-profile inmates in relatively comfortable conditions compared to higher-security facilities.

Notable Inmates

FCI Otisville Camp has housed numerous high-profile white-collar offenders:

• Michael Cohen - Former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, served time for campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and lying to Congress. Released early to home confinement during COVID-19.
• Michael Avenatti - Celebrity attorney known for representing Stormy Daniels, convicted of extortion and fraud. Now incarcerated at FCI Terminal Island.
• Billy McFarland - Fyre Festival organizer, convicted of wire fraud.
• Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino - Reality TV star from "Jersey Shore," served 8 months for tax evasion. Now an addiction recovery advocate.

Notes from Alumni

• Reddit user u/reallarrynoodles conducted an AMA in 2019 about serving time at Otisville, describing it as "a celebrity prison in close quarters with billionaires" where he met "really rich biotech dudes who scammed people for hundreds of millions of dollars."
• Justin Paperny compiled insights from inmates at Otisville Camp in Pros and Cons of Otisville Federal Prison Camp (2018), including: "The camp has no fence or wire or anything" and inmates noted "ample time for the Jewish Population to attend services" with kosher dining options. One inmate stated: "I eat better here than I do at home." However, inmates also criticized the lack of programming: "most of the jobs only last a few minutes a day" and "no redemptive features where I can come out saying I learned something."
• Reddit user u/didntknowitwasathing described the camp in a 2019 thread: "It's a minimum security federal prison composed of white collar inmates... they have limited access to the internet, the ability to email/call people pretty liberally, and in-person visitation in a room with couches allowing for physical contact. At least some of the inmates are permitted to go for long walks up and down the main road."
• Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino discussed his time at Otisville on Jersey Shore Family Vacation after his release in 2019, sharing stories about fellow inmates including Michael Cohen and Billy McFarland. His castmate Snooki described him as "playing Bingo, helping people recover... in the gym a lot."

Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.

Location & Visitation

Location

Physical location: OTISVILLE, NY 10963

Mailing address: TWO MILE DRIVE, OTISVILLE, NY 10963

Visitation

There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our Visitation Guide.

For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.

See also

• Index of Federal Prison Facilities
• FCI Otisville (medium-security)
• Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods

References

• Bureau of Prisons - FCI Otisville