Federal prisons in Louisiana
The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs 4 prisons in Louisiana. 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 Oakdale I | Low | Oakdale | 1,205 |
| FCI Oakdale II with a minimum-security camp |
Low | Oakdale | 1,039 |
| FCI Pollock with a minimum-security camp |
Medium | Pollock | 1,729 |
| USP Pollock | High | Pollock | 897 |
Population from the BOP's own count, checked November 5, 2026.
Some of these are part of a federal correctional complex: FCC Oakdale, FCC Pollock. Mail and money always go to the exact prison, never the complex.