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* A former resident shared on [https://prisonprofessors.com/institution/united-states-penitentiary-usp-atwater-and-federal-prison-camp/ Prison Professors]: "I have a personal experience with the penitentiary, because when I concluded my journey through federal prison, I was at USP Atwater—but I was in the adjacent minimum-security camp. I highly recommend the federal prison camp in Atwater for people convicted of white-collar crimes." | |||
* A [https://cic.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/cic/publication/attachments/CIC%20USP%20Atwater%20Report%202.19.19.pdf DC Corrections Information Council report] noted that due to frequent lockdowns at the main USP, parole-eligible inmates get stalled completing required programs. | |||
* One inmate reported inconsistent Financial Responsibility Program payments: "I transferred facilities: at my old facility my FRP payment was $25 every three months, and at Atwater, it is $65 every three months." | |||
* The camp offers apprenticeships in Landscape Technician, Stationary Engineer, and Teacher's Aide. | |||
* The facility is located on land formerly part of Castle Air Force Base, about 130 miles from San Francisco. | |||
''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.'' | ''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.'' | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 16 December 2025
MALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
126
Population (Nov. 2025)
No RDAP
Notes from Alumni
- A former resident shared on Prison Professors: "I have a personal experience with the penitentiary, because when I concluded my journey through federal prison, I was at USP Atwater—but I was in the adjacent minimum-security camp. I highly recommend the federal prison camp in Atwater for people convicted of white-collar crimes."
- A DC Corrections Information Council report noted that due to frequent lockdowns at the main USP, parole-eligible inmates get stalled completing required programs.
- One inmate reported inconsistent Financial Responsibility Program payments: "I transferred facilities: at my old facility my FRP payment was $25 every three months, and at Atwater, it is $65 every three months."
- The camp offers apprenticeships in Landscape Technician, Stationary Engineer, and Teacher's Aide.
- The facility is located on land formerly part of Castle Air Force Base, about 130 miles from San Francisco.
Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.
Location & Visitation
Location
Physical location: ATWATER, CA 95301
Mailing address: 1 FEDERAL WAY, ATWATER, CA 95301
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.