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FPC Lompoc (minimum-security camp)

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MALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
~190
Population (2025)

Federal Prison Camp, Lompoc (FPC Lompoc) is a minimum-security United States federal prison camp for male inmates located adjacent to FCI Lompoc II in Lompoc, California. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The camp is part of the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex, located approximately 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles near Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Overview

FPC Lompoc is a minimum-security satellite camp that provides housing for low-risk, non-violent inmates. As a federal prison camp, it features dormitory-style housing with limited perimeter barriers. The facility houses approximately 190 inmates who often provide labor support for the adjacent FCI Lompoc II and surrounding federal installations.

The camp originated from Army disciplinary barracks established during World War II on the grounds of Camp Cooke. The Federal Bureau of Prisons assumed control in the 1950s, and the facility opened as Federal Prison Camp Lompoc in 1970 before FCI Lompoc II was established.

Programs

FPC Lompoc offers several programs for inmates:

  • Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) - Completers may be eligible for up to one year sentence reduction
  • Drug Abuse Education Course
  • Literacy and GED programs
  • Adult Continuing Education (ACE) courses

Notable Inmates

The Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex has housed several notable inmates over the years:

  • H.R. Haldeman - White House Chief of Staff under President Nixon, served 18 months for conspiracy related to Watergate
  • Reed Slatkin - Co-founder of EarthLink, served 14 years for mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering
  • John DeLorean - Automaker, briefly held at the Lompoc complex

Notes from Alumni

  • Leigh Sprague, a former New York attorney, documented his experience at Lompoc Camp after self-surrendering in May 2014 in A Day at Lompoc Federal Prison Camp (WhiteCollarAdvice, 2016). Serving a 50-month sentence (reduced via RDAP), he wrote: "In the real world, time is a precious commodity: there never seems to be enough. In federal prison, it's just the reverse: too much of a good thing in a bad place." He walked the track 7-10 miles daily, learned guitar, wrote four manuscripts, and helped other inmates with legal appeals.
  • Reddit user u/LowKeyModz posted about surrendering to Lompoc Camp in r/ExCons (2022) and received practical advice about camp life, with commenters noting the relatively relaxed atmosphere compared to higher-security facilities.

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

Location & Visitation

Location

Physical address: 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436

FPC Lompoc is located approximately 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, adjacent to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Contact

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.

See also

References

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