Federal prisons in West Virginia
The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs 7 prisons in West 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 Beckley with a minimum-security camp |
Medium | Beaver | 1,801 |
| FCI Gilmer with a minimum-security camp |
Medium | Glenville | 1,234 |
| FCI Hazelton | Medium | Bruceton Mills | 1,834 |
| FCI McDowell with a minimum-security camp |
Medium | Welch | 1,561 |
| FPC Alderson | Minimum | Alderson | 406 |
| FPC Morgantown | Minimum | Morgantown | 156 |
| USP Hazelton with a minimum-security camp |
High | Bruceton Mills | 1,253 |
Population from the BOP's own count, checked November 5, 2026.
Some of these are part of a federal correctional complex: FCC Hazelton. Mail and money always go to the exact prison, never the complex.