Prisons in California (federal BOP listing in this directory)
20 March 2026Counts and labels reflect the prison import in this site build. They are not live government data.
Thematic graphic — not a photograph of a named facility.
This page explains how we group federal Bureau of Prisons facilities recorded for California. The state browse view lists 14 establishments from the current import.
What is included
Only federal BOP facilities present in our import are listed. State prisons, jails, and private facilities outside this dataset are not shown here.
This site uses a BOP-derived listing from the build import. It is not a live government feed. Confirm visiting, security classification, and population with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Examples from the dataset
Illustrative entries: Atwater Usp, Dublin Fci, Herlong Fci, Lompoc Fci, Lompoc Ii Fci. Use the links below for full profiles.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this list every prison in the state?
- No. It lists federal BOP facilities from our import only. State departments of correction operate separate prison systems.
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No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Atwater Usp
USP (United States Penitentiary)
Atwater Usp — USP in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Dublin Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Dublin Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Herlong Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Herlong Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Lompoc Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Lompoc Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Lompoc Ii Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Lompoc Ii Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Long Beach Ccm
Other BOP facility type
Long Beach Ccm — OTHER in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Los Angeles Mdc
MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center)
Los Angeles Mdc — MDC in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Mendota Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Mendota Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Sacramento Ccm
Other BOP facility type
Sacramento Ccm — OTHER in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
San Diego Mcc
MCC (Metropolitan Correctional Center)
San Diego Mcc — MCC in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Terminal Island Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Terminal Island Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Victorville Med I Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Victorville Med I Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Victorville Med Ii Fci
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution)
Victorville Med Ii Fci — FCI in California (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Victorville Usp
USP (United States Penitentiary)
Victorville Usp — USP in California (Federal BOP listing).