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'''Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola''' ('''FPC Pensacola''') is a minimum-security federal prison for male inmates in unincorporated Escambia County, Florida. It sits on Saufley Field, an outlying airfield of Naval Air Station Pensacola.<ref name="bop">{{cite web |title=FPC Pensacola |url=https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/pen/ |publisher=Federal Bureau of Prisons |access-date=2026-06-03}}</ref> The [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]], part of the U.S. Department of Justice, runs the camp. The Navy owns the land and buildings and leases them to the Bureau. Inmates have long supplied labor for the Pensacola Naval Complex.<ref name="wiki">{{cite web |title=Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Prison_Camp,_Pensacola |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2026-06-03}}</ref>
<strong>Note:</strong> 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.
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'''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. The [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice, operates the facility.
The camp opened in 1988. As of April 2024 it held 434 inmates.<ref name="wiki" /> The Bureau has announced plans to close the facility and move its inmates and staff to other prisons. Verify current status with the Bureau before planning a visit or transfer.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==


Back in 1988, FPC Pensacola opened its doors on Naval Air Station Pensacola's grounds. The original purpose was straightforward: provide prisoner labor for the Pensacola Naval Complex. As a minimum-security federal prison camp, it features dormitory housing, a relatively low staff-to-inmate ratio, and limited or no perimeter fencing. Work and programs drive the daily routine.
FPC Pensacola is a work camp. There is no fortified perimeter. Inmates live in open dormitory housing rather than cells. The staff-to-inmate ratio is low. Days run on a schedule of work assignments and programs.<ref name="bop" />


Inmates stay in open dorms. These are broken up into either two-person cubicles or eight-person rooms. The facility houses around 320 male inmates.
The camp was built around inmate labor. When it opened in 1988, the Bureau struck a deal with the Navy: lease excess land and buildings at Saufley Field, and in return supply prisoners to work the surrounding naval complex.<ref name="franklinbest">{{cite web |title=FPC Pensacola |url=https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fpc-pensacola/ |publisher=Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. |access-date=2026-06-03}}</ref> Saufley Field lies west of the city, about 50 miles east of Mobile, Alabama, off Interstate 10.<ref name="franklinbest" />


'''Closure Notice:''' Severe infrastructure deterioration and chronic maintenance issues made FPC Pensacola unsafe and uneconomical to repair. The Bureau of Prisons planned full shutdown by September 2025.
The camp offers the [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]] along with non-residential drug treatment and education tracks. Inmates can also enroll in literacy classes, GED preparation, English-as-a-second-language instruction, and vocational apprenticeships.<ref name="bop" /><ref name="franklinbest" />


== Notable Inmates ==
== History ==


A few high-profile individuals have served time here.
The Bureau of Prisons opened FPC Pensacola in 1988.<ref name="franklinbest" /> The arrangement gave the federal government a low-cost camp on Navy land and gave the Navy a steady source of inmate labor for groundskeeping, maintenance, and other base work.<ref name="wiki" />


'''Recent:'''
The buildings aged badly. By the 2020s much of the camp was in significant disrepair. In December 2024 the Bureau confirmed that FPC Pensacola would close. Roughly 500 inmates and about 100 staff were to be relocated to other facilities. The Navy planned to demolish the structures after the closure and fold the site back into Naval Air Station Pensacola.<ref name="wiki" /> Closure was still underway in 2026.
* '''[[Todd Chrisley]]''' - The "Chrisley Knows Best" star was serving a 12-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion when he received a [[Presidential Clemency and Pardons|presidential pardon]] from President Trump in May 2025.


'''Historical:'''
== Notable Inmates ==
* '''Jamal Lewis''' - Running back in the NFL, served 4 months for drug-related charges.
* '''Tim Donaghy''' - Served as an NBA referee before conviction on gambling-related offenses. He did 15 months.
* '''Robert Freeman''' - A Goldman Sachs partner who served 4 months for insider trading.
 
== Programs and Services ==
 
=== Drug Treatment Programs ===
 
Substance abuse treatment options are comprehensive:
 
* [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]
* Drug Abuse Treatment Program
* Drug Abuse Education Program
* Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP)
 
=== Educational Programs ===
 
Several education tracks are available:
 
* 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 ===
 
Training opportunities span computer work, skilled trades, and more.
 
'''Computer Programs:'''
* Computer Applications
* Microsoft Office 2003
* A+ Computer Technician certification


'''Apprenticeships:'''
* '''Todd Chrisley''', star of the reality show ''Chrisley Knows Best'', was serving a 12-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion. He reported to FPC Pensacola in January 2023. President Donald Trump granted him a full pardon on May 27, 2025.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="yahoo">{{cite news |title=What happened to the Florida prison Todd Chrisley was in? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/happened-florida-prison-todd-chrisley-191144998.html |work=Yahoo News |access-date=2026-06-03}}</ref>
* Cooking
* '''Tim Donaghy''', a former NBA referee, pleaded guilty in 2007 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to passing illegal betting information. He served 11 months and was released in 2009.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="yahoo" />
* Baker
* '''Chris Collins''', a U.S. Representative from New York, was convicted of insider trading. Trump pardoned him in December 2020.<ref name="wiki" />
* Carpenter
* '''Billy Walters''', a professional sports gambler, was convicted of insider trading. Trump commuted his sentence in January 2021.<ref name="wiki" />
* Electrician
* '''Rick Singer''', the central figure in the 2019 college admissions scandal, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges and received a sentence of three and a half years.<ref name="wiki" />
* Greenskeeper II
* '''Mark Whitacre''', the former Archer Daniels Midland executive who became an FBI informant in the company's price-fixing case, served his embezzlement sentence here and was released in 2007.<ref name="wiki" />
* Horticulturist
* HVAC Technician
* Landscape Technician
* Marine Outboard Mechanic
* Plumber
* Small Engine Mechanic
* Welder
 
== Notes from Alumni ==
 
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''Keep in mind that everyone's experience is different and may not match what things are like today.''


== Location and Visitation ==
== Location and Visitation ==


=== Location ===
FPC Pensacola is at 110 Raby Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32509. The camp occupies Saufley Field, an outlying airfield of Naval Air Station Pensacola.<ref name="bop" />
 
The physical address is 110 Raby Ave, Pensacola, FL 32509.
 
The facility sits on Naval Air Station Pensacola's grounds.


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=== Visitation ===
Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with Friday evening hours from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.<ref name="franklinbest" /> Visitors need advance approval from the camp. Anyone 16 or older must bring a valid government photo ID. The Bureau bans conjugal visits at all of its facilities, FPC Pensacola included.


'''Visiting Hours:''' Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Because the camp is closing, hours and access can change without notice. Confirm current rules on the official Bureau page before traveling: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/pen/ FPC Pensacola].
 
You'll need advance approval from the facility to visit. Anyone 16 or older needs a valid photo ID.
 
Always check the Bureau of Prisons website for the most current visiting rules and scheduling: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/pen/ Official BOP Page].
 
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
 
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{{FAQ
|question = Does FPC Pensacola allow conjugal visits?
|answer = No. FPC Pensacola doesn't permit conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons bans them at all facilities, regardless of security level. That includes every minimum-security camp, low-security FCI, medium-security facility, and high-security USP. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates get no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.
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{{FAQ
|question = What types of visitation are allowed at FPC Pensacola?
|answer = FPC Pensacola allows contact visits during designated hours, usually on weekends and holidays. You can share brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact isn't permitted. All visits happen in supervised rooms. Visitors must pass a background check and follow dress codes. For full details, check the [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures|Visiting Policies and Procedures]] page.
}}
 
{{FAQSection/End}}
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities]]
* [[Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods]]
* [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]


== References ==
== References ==


* [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/pen/ Bureau of Prisons - FPC Pensacola]
<references />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Prison_Camp,_Pensacola Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola - Wikipedia]


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Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola (FPC Pensacola) is a minimum-security federal prison for male inmates in unincorporated Escambia County, Florida. It sits on Saufley Field, an outlying airfield of Naval Air Station Pensacola.[1] The Federal Bureau of Prisons, part of the U.S. Department of Justice, runs the camp. The Navy owns the land and buildings and leases them to the Bureau. Inmates have long supplied labor for the Pensacola Naval Complex.[2]

The camp opened in 1988. As of April 2024 it held 434 inmates.[2] The Bureau has announced plans to close the facility and move its inmates and staff to other prisons. Verify current status with the Bureau before planning a visit or transfer.

Overview

FPC Pensacola is a work camp. There is no fortified perimeter. Inmates live in open dormitory housing rather than cells. The staff-to-inmate ratio is low. Days run on a schedule of work assignments and programs.[1]

The camp was built around inmate labor. When it opened in 1988, the Bureau struck a deal with the Navy: lease excess land and buildings at Saufley Field, and in return supply prisoners to work the surrounding naval complex.[3] Saufley Field lies west of the city, about 50 miles east of Mobile, Alabama, off Interstate 10.[3]

The camp offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) along with non-residential drug treatment and education tracks. Inmates can also enroll in literacy classes, GED preparation, English-as-a-second-language instruction, and vocational apprenticeships.[1][3]

History

The Bureau of Prisons opened FPC Pensacola in 1988.[3] The arrangement gave the federal government a low-cost camp on Navy land and gave the Navy a steady source of inmate labor for groundskeeping, maintenance, and other base work.[2]

The buildings aged badly. By the 2020s much of the camp was in significant disrepair. In December 2024 the Bureau confirmed that FPC Pensacola would close. Roughly 500 inmates and about 100 staff were to be relocated to other facilities. The Navy planned to demolish the structures after the closure and fold the site back into Naval Air Station Pensacola.[2] Closure was still underway in 2026.

Notable Inmates

  • Todd Chrisley, star of the reality show Chrisley Knows Best, was serving a 12-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion. He reported to FPC Pensacola in January 2023. President Donald Trump granted him a full pardon on May 27, 2025.[2][4]
  • Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee, pleaded guilty in 2007 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to passing illegal betting information. He served 11 months and was released in 2009.[2][4]
  • Chris Collins, a U.S. Representative from New York, was convicted of insider trading. Trump pardoned him in December 2020.[2]
  • Billy Walters, a professional sports gambler, was convicted of insider trading. Trump commuted his sentence in January 2021.[2]
  • Rick Singer, the central figure in the 2019 college admissions scandal, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges and received a sentence of three and a half years.[2]
  • Mark Whitacre, the former Archer Daniels Midland executive who became an FBI informant in the company's price-fixing case, served his embezzlement sentence here and was released in 2007.[2]

Location and Visitation

FPC Pensacola is at 110 Raby Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32509. The camp occupies Saufley Field, an outlying airfield of Naval Air Station Pensacola.[1]

Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with Friday evening hours from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.[3] Visitors need advance approval from the camp. Anyone 16 or older must bring a valid government photo ID. The Bureau bans conjugal visits at all of its facilities, FPC Pensacola included.

Because the camp is closing, hours and access can change without notice. Confirm current rules on the official Bureau page before traveling: FPC Pensacola.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "FPC Pensacola". Federal Bureau of Prisons. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 "Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "FPC Pensacola". Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C.. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "What happened to the Florida prison Todd Chrisley was in?".Yahoo News.Retrieved 2026-06-03.


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