USP McCreary (minimum-security camp)

MALE

Gender

MINIMUM

Security Level

99

Population (Nov. 2025)

No RDAP

Notes from Alumni

A Washington City Paper report described conditions: "Prisoners are hungry. Violence is everywhere. The warden's policy of collective punishment... has weaponized the prison's cafeteria food and commissary privileges."
One inmate described that when arriving on the yard, "the first thing to grab my attention was just how depressed and raggedy the men appeared."
At least one man died inside USP McCreary since November 2023—reportedly his body remained in his bunk for 72 hours before guards noticed.
Those in solitary confinement face unsanitary conditions leading to "staph infection, nail fungi and hepatitis C" and cannot access the commissary or possess radios.
The camp houses approximately 40 inmates in dormitories and offers apprenticeships in Auto Mechanics, Cook, Landscape Management, and Welding—distinct from the main facility's troubled environment.

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Physical location: PINE KNOT, KY 42635

Mailing address: 330 FEDERAL WAY, PINE KNOT, KY 42635

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.