Federal prisons in Virginia
The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs 3 prisons in Virginia. 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 Petersburg Low with a minimum-security camp |
Low | Hopewell | 202 |
| FCI Petersburg Medium | Medium | Hopewell | 1,605 |
| USP Lee with a minimum-security camp |
High | Pennington Gap | 1,372 |
Population from the BOP's own count, checked November 5, 2026.
Some of these are part of a federal correctional complex: FCC Petersburg. Mail and money always go to the exact prison, never the complex.