Federal prisons in North Carolina
The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs 4 prisons in North Carolina. 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 Butner Low | Low | Butner | 942 |
| FCI Butner Medium I with a minimum-security camp |
Medium | Butner | 821 |
| FCI Butner Medium II | Medium | Butner | 1,313 |
| FMC Butner | Administrative | Butner | 818 |
Population from the BOP's own count, checked November 5, 2026.
Some of these are part of a federal correctional complex: FCC Butner. Mail and money always go to the exact prison, never the complex.