USP Tucson (minimum-security camp)
USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security United States federal prison camp for male inmates located in Tucson, Arizona. It is a satellite facility of United States Penitentiary Tucson and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The camp is part of the Tucson Federal Correctional Complex.
Overview
The USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security facility housing approximately 112 male inmates as of October 2025. As a satellite camp, it provides labor support for day-to-day operations of the main federal prison complex.
The minimum-security camp provides lower-risk housing for select inmates, such as nonviolent offenders approaching release eligibility. Features include dormitory-style housing units, perimeter fencing without razor wire, and reduced staff-to-inmate ratios compared to the main USP facility.
To qualify for the satellite camp, inmates must not have committed a violent crime and typically must be approaching their release date.
Programs and Services
Drug Treatment Programs
The USP Tucson Camp does not offer the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). However, other substance abuse services are available:
- Drug Education Classes
- Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP)
Health Services
Health services at the camp include:
- Sick call
- Dental call
- Physical examinations
- Chronic care management
- Medical and dental emergencies
- Medication distribution
- HIV testing
- Eyeglasses
Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day.
Work Programs
Inmates in the satellite camp provide labor support for the overall prison complex operations, including grounds maintenance, food service, and facility upkeep.
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Location & Visitation
Location
Mailing address: USP Tucson Camp, P.O. Box 24549, Tucson, AZ 85734
Physical location: 9300 S Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ
Contact
To speak with a case manager or counselor, call 520-663-5000.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does USP Tucson allow conjugal visits?
No. USP Tucson does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.
Q: What types of visitation are allowed at USP Tucson?
USP Tucson allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the Visiting Policies and Procedures page.
See also
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- USP Tucson (high-security)
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods