USP Lee (minimum-security camp)

MALE

Gender

MINIMUM

Security Level

67

Population (Nov. 2025)

No RDAP

Notes from Alumni

A former inmate told The Marshall Project: "Lee County was the worst. That's an experience I don't want to see nobody go through. It's traumatizing."
A 2024 NPR investigation gathered names of more than 50 people who said they experienced or witnessed widespread abuse at USP Lee, with lawsuits describing officers "breaking teeth, fracturing ribs and using the N-word."
In November 2017, five correctional officers were charged with falsifying reports and subsequently pleaded guilty.
In July 2015, multiple fights broke out that inmates categorized as a riot; a local hospital treated eight people for cuts, stab wounds, and broken teeth.
The camp houses approximately 80 inmates in dormitory housing, separate from the main high-security facility.

Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.

Physical location: PENNINGTON GAP, VA 24277

Mailing address: LEE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK, PENNINGTON GAP, VA 24277

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.