Canaan USP
Waymart, Pennsylvania, United States (Federal)
Canaan USP — USP in Pennsylvania (Federal BOP listing).
Profile fields are based on the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility listing. Narrative sections are neutral framing only; confirm all operational detail with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Contacting and visiting
- Address
- 3057 ERIC J. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL DRIVE, Waymart, Pennsylvania 18472
- Phone
- 570-488-8000
- Money, mail, email and phone
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At a glance
- Security / category
- High
- Operator
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Capacity
- Not listed
- Opened
- Not listed
- Predominant function
- USP (United States Penitentiary)
- Type (listing)
- USP
- Facility type (BOP)
- USP
Capacity and opening year are not listed for this establishment. Check the official operator's page for current figures.
What type of prison is Canaan USP?
Official listing data describes Canaan USP as USP under High security. The predominant function is noted as USP (United States Penitentiary).
Overview
Canaan USP is a Federal Bureau of Prisons (USP) facility in Pennsylvania. Security level shown here is a simplified directory label, not a substitute for official BOP classification.
How to visit Canaan USP
For visiting information, contact the facility on 570-488-8000 or check the official BOP facility page. Visit arrangements vary by facility, so always confirm directly before booking.
Planning a prison visit to Canaan USP
Most jurisdictions require you to book visits through an official channel, and slots can fill quickly. Read the establishment’s published visitor rules well ahead of time—ID, dress codes, and what you may bring are not standardised across sites. Expect real differences between prisons: what applies at one location may not apply at another, even within the same country.
For a step-by-step overview, read how prison visits work — then confirm every rule with the operator for this establishment.
Canaan USP facility details
Located at 3057 ERIC J. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL DRIVE, 18472, Canaan USP can be contacted on 570-488-8000.
Where is Canaan USP located?
Canaan USP is based in Waymart, in the Pennsylvania area of United States (Federal). Coordinates: 41.5676, -75.4083.
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