USP Canaan (minimum-security camp)
Notes from Alumni
- A Vice article from a former inmate who was transferred to USP Canaan described the environment: "Canaan was a miserable compound. Half the inmates there had zero privileges. Something that wouldn't have even been looked at twice in Pollock would cost you years worth of good time."
- Pennsylvania lawmakers have called the main facility "one of the most dangerous penitentiaries in the country"—at least four murders have occurred since opening.
- In June 2011, 300 inmates and several staff members became ill after eating chicken in the prison dining room.
- The camp houses approximately 65 inmates in dormitories, offering vocational training in Horticulture and apprenticeships in Electrical.
- The camp focuses on rehabilitative rather than punitive measures, with programs including GED courses, anger management, and recreational activities.
Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.
Location & Visitation
Location
Physical location: WAYMART, PA 18472
Mailing address: 3057 ERIC J. WILLIAMS, WAYMART, PA 18472
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.