FPC Pensacola (minimum-security)

MALE

Gender

MINIMUM

Security Level

~320

Population (2025)

Note: FPC Pensacola was slated for permanent closure in 2025 due to infrastructure deterioration. Verify current status with the Bureau of Prisons before planning visits or transfers.

Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola (FPC Pensacola) is a minimum-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in unincorporated Escambia County, Florida, near Pensacola. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.

Overview

FPC Pensacola was established in 1988 on the grounds of Naval Air Station Pensacola. The facility was originally created to provide prisoner labor for the Pensacola Naval Complex. As a minimum-security institution (Federal Prison Camp), it has dormitory housing, a relatively low staff-to-inmate ratio, and limited or no perimeter fencing. The facility is work- and program-oriented.

Inmates are housed in open dorms divided into two-person cubicles or eight-person rooms. The facility houses approximately 320 male inmates.

Closure Notice: FPC Pensacola was slated for permanent closure and demolition due to severe infrastructure deterioration and chronic maintenance deficiencies that rendered the facility unsafe and uneconomical to repair. Bureau officials projected full operational shutdown by September 2025.

Notable Inmates

FPC Pensacola has housed several high-profile inmates:

Recent:

Todd Chrisley - Reality TV star from "Chrisley Knows Best," was serving a 12-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion at FPC Pensacola before receiving a presidential pardon from President Trump in May 2025.

Historical:

Jamal Lewis - NFL running back, served 4 months for drug-related charges.
Tim Donaghy - NBA referee convicted of gambling-related offenses, served 15 months.
Robert Freeman - Goldman Sachs partner, served 4 months for insider trading.

Programs and Services

Drug Treatment Programs

FPC Pensacola offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment:

Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
Drug Abuse Treatment Program
Drug Abuse Education Program
Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP)

Educational Programs

The facility provides:

Literacy programs
GED preparation
English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
Parenting program
Adult Continuing Education (ACE) programs
High school diplomas through correspondence
Post-secondary degrees through paid correspondence programs

Vocational Training

FPC Pensacola offers extensive vocational training:

Computer Programs:

Computer Applications
Microsoft Office 2003
A+ Computer Technician certification

Apprenticeships:

Cooking
Baker
Carpenter
Electrician
Greenskeeper II
Horticulturist
HVAC Technician
Landscape Technician
Marine Outboard Mechanic
Plumber
Small Engine Mechanic
Welder

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Location & Visitation

Location

Physical address: 110 Raby Ave, Pensacola, FL 32509

Located on the grounds of Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Visitation

Visiting Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

All visitors are required to be approved by the facility in advance. A valid photo ID is necessary for all visitors above 16 years of age.

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 FPC Pensacola allow conjugal visits?

No. FPC Pensacola 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 FPC Pensacola?

FPC Pensacola 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.

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