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FCI Mendota (minimum-security camp)

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MALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
102
Population (Nov. 2025)
No RDAP


Notes from Alumni

  • A former resident shared on Quora: "FCI Mendota is one of the newer federal prisons... It was cleaner and in better shape than any other federal prison I visited."
  • The facility opened in January 2012 after years of funding delays, with a final construction cost of $235 million.
  • Neither the main facility nor the camp offers the RDAP—a significant consideration for those seeking early release through drug treatment.
  • The remote location—37 miles west of Fresno in California's Central Valley—can make family visitation challenging.
  • Commissary operates on a $360 monthly limit structured into $90 weekly limits, with inmates shopping once per week on designated days.

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


Location & Visitation

Location

Physical location: MENDOTA, CA 93640

Mailing address: 33500 WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE, MENDOTA, CA 93640

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.

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