FCI Otisville (minimum-security camp)
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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does FCI Otisville allow conjugal visits?
No. FCI Otisville 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 FCI Otisville?
FCI Otisville 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
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- FCI Otisville (medium-security)
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods