Federal prisons in Kentucky
The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs 5 prisons in Kentucky. Pick one for its visiting hours and rules, the inmate mailing address, how to send money, what to wear, and the latest news. Not sure where your loved one is? Search the federal inmate locator.
| Prison | Security | City | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCI Ashland with a minimum-security camp |
Low | Ashland | 1,508 |
| FCI Manchester with a minimum-security camp |
Medium | Manchester | 1,257 |
| FMC Lexington with a minimum-security camp |
Administrative | Lexington | 1,219 |
| USP Big Sandy with a minimum-security camp |
High | Inez | 1,379 |
| USP McCreary with a minimum-security camp |
High | Pine Knot | 1,478 |
Population from the BOP's own count, checked November 5, 2026.