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== Notes from Alumni ==
== Notes from Alumni ==


* One woman who regularly visited the camp described it as "more like a dorm room" with "no bars, no barbed wire," calling it "really time out for old men" that "doesn't look like a prison."
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* In November 2022, an inmate obtained a gun and attempted to shoot his wife during a visit. In the aftermath, the other 95 camp prisoners were [https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2023/jun/15/bop-hits-back-hard-after-federal-prisoner-arizona-brandishes-gun/ zip-tied and left sitting outdoors in the sun for hours] with no food, water, medication, or access to toilets. Some older inmates passed out.
* They were then moved to segregation cells for 23 hours a day with cold showers three times weekly, no reading materials, and no contact with family—a collective punishment that lasted for months.
* The camp is part of Tucson Federal Correctional Complex and houses approximately 100 inmates. USP Tucson is a Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) facility, with about 40% of the population incarcerated for sexual offenses.
* Neither USP Tucson nor the camp offers the [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)|RDAP]].


''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
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For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/tcp/ Official BOP Page].
For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/tcp/ Official BOP Page].
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 22:51, 29 December 2025

MALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
112
Population (Oct. 2025)
NO RDAP

USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security United States federal prison camp for male inmates located in Tucson, Arizona. It is a satellite facility of United States Penitentiary Tucson and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The camp is part of the Tucson Federal Correctional Complex.

Overview

The USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security facility housing approximately 112 male inmates as of October 2025. As a satellite camp, it provides labor support for day-to-day operations of the main federal prison complex.

The minimum-security camp provides lower-risk housing for select inmates, such as nonviolent offenders approaching release eligibility. Features include dormitory-style housing units, perimeter fencing without razor wire, and reduced staff-to-inmate ratios compared to the main USP facility.

To qualify for the satellite camp, inmates must not have committed a violent crime and typically must be approaching their release date.

Programs and Services

Drug Treatment Programs

The USP Tucson Camp does not offer the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). However, other substance abuse services are available:

  • Drug Education Classes
  • Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP)

Health Services

Health services at the camp include:

  • Sick call
  • Dental call
  • Physical examinations
  • Chronic care management
  • Medical and dental emergencies
  • Medication distribution
  • HIV testing
  • Eyeglasses

Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day.

Work Programs

Inmates in the satellite camp provide labor support for the overall prison complex operations, including grounds maintenance, food service, and facility upkeep.

Notes from Alumni

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

Location & Visitation

Location

Mailing address: USP Tucson Camp, P.O. Box 24549, Tucson, AZ 85734

Physical location: 9300 S Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ

Contact

To speak with a case manager or counselor, call 520-663-5000.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Does USP Tucson allow conjugal visits?

No. USP Tucson does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.



Q: What types of visitation are allowed at USP Tucson?

USP Tucson allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the Visiting Policies and Procedures page.



See also

References