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Florida is home to eight federal prisons and four federal prison camps. Each Florida federal prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. Nearly 9,000 inmates are housed in federal prisons in Florida.
Florida Federal Prisons by Level of Security
High-Security Federal Prisons in Florida
Florida is home to the following two high-security federal prisons:
- USP Coleman 1
- USP Coleman 2
Medium-Security Federal Prisons in Florida
Florida is home to the following two medium-security federal prisons:
- FCI Coleman Medium
- FCI Marianna
Low-Security Federal Prisons in Florida
Florida is home to the following three low-security federal prisons:
- FCI Coleman Low
- FCI Miami
- FCI Tallahassee
Minimum-Security Federal Prisons in Florida
Florida is home to the following four minimum security federal prisons:
- FCI Coleman Camp
- FCI Marianna Camp
- FCI Miami Camp
- FPC Pensacola
Administrative-Security Federal Prisons in Florida
Florida is home to the following one administrative-security federal prison:
- FDC Miami
Federal Prisons in Florida
USP Coleman 1 is a high-security level federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. This prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. USP Coleman 1 houses around 1,300 inmates and is a Care Level 2/3 prison.
USP Coleman 2 is a high-security level federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. This prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. USP Coleman 2 houses around 900 inmates and is a Care Level 2/3 prison.
FCI Coleman Medium is a medium-security level federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. This prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Coleman Medium houses around 1,400 inmates and is a Care Level 2/3 prison.
FCI Coleman Low is a low-security level federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. This prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Coleman Low houses around 1,700 inmates and is a Care Level 2/3 prison.
FCI Coleman Camp is a minimum-security level federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. This prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Coleman Camp houses around 270 inmates and is a Care Level 2/3 prison.
FCI Marianna is a medium-security level federal prison in Marianna, Florida. This prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Marianna houses around 600 inmates and is a Care Level 2 prison.
FCI Marianna Camp is a minimum-security level federal prison in Marianna, Florida. It is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Marianna Camp houses around 150 inmates and is a Care Level 2 prison.
FCI Miami is a low-security level federal prison in Miami, Florida. It is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Miami houses around 700 inmates and is a Medical Care Level 2 prison.
FCI Miami Camp is a minimum-security level federal prison in Miami, Florida. It is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Miami Camp houses around 200 inmates and is a Care Level 2 prison.
FDC Miami is an administrative-security level federal prison in Miami, Florida. It is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FDC Miami houses around 1000 inmates and is a Care Level 2 prison.
FPC Pensacola is a minimum-security level federal prison in Pensacola, Florida. It is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FPC Pensacola houses around 300 inmates and is a Care Level 2 prison.
FCI Tallahassee is a low-security level federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida. It is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. FCI Tallahassee houses around 800 inmates and is a Care Level 2 prison.
List of Federal Prisons in Florida
Florida is home to eight federal prisons and four federal prison camps. Each Florida federal prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. Nearly 9,000 inmates are housed in federal prisons in Florida. For detailed information on a specific federal prison in Florida, click on the links below. Each link contains information about facility offerings, background, and contact details.
United States Penitentiary Coleman 1
United States Penitentiary Coleman I is a high-security federal prison located in Sumterville, Florida. The facility is situated on the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex and is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Orlando and 60 miles northeast of Tampa. This federal prison offers various services to inmates, including educational opportunities, health care, and recreation programs. Inmates at this facility report significant violence and gang activity.
United States Penitentiary Coleman 2
United States Penitentiary Coleman II is a high-security federal prison located in Sumterville, Florida. The facility is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Orlando and 60 miles northeast of Tampa. Although this federal prison is a high-security facility, it houses many inmates convicted of sexual offenses and otherwise vulnerable inmates. Inmates report that violence and gang activity are relatively limited at this facility. Prison inmates must work in assigned prison work details and are encouraged to pursue vocational, educational, and self-enrichment through the programs offered at the facility.
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Medium
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Medium is a medium-security prison located in Sumterville, Florida. The facility is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Orlando and 60 miles northeast of Tampa. Prisoners at this facility can pursue self-enrichment and educational programs, and every prisoner is required to hold a prison job. Like other federal prisons in Florida, inmates can spend their wages at the facility’s commissary, where they can purchase clothing, food, and personal hygiene items.
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Low
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Low is a low-security prison located in Sumterville, Florida. The facility is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Tampa and 50 miles northwest of Orlando. The staff-to-inmate ratio at the facility is lower than that of high-security institutions such as USP Coleman I and II. Inmates at the facility are expected to participate in prison work details and to pursue self-improvement and educational goals.
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Camp
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Camp is a minimum-security prison camp located in in Sumterville, Florida. The facility is located approximately 35 miles south of Ocala, 60 miles northeast of Tampa, and 50 miles northwest of Orlando. Inmates at this facility are nonviolent offenders and are expected to work while incarcerated. In addition, inmates at this facility can participate in educational and other enrichment programs.
Federal Correctional Institution Marianna
Federal Correctional Institution Marianna is a medium-security federal prison located in Marianna, Florida. It is 65 miles west of Tallahassee, Florida. A minimum-security prison camp for female offenders is adjacent to this facility. This facility is a Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) facility, which means that approximately 40 percent of inmates incarcerated in the facility have been convicted of a sexual offense. This facility is equipped to meet the needs of inmates generally in good health but who may have certain chronic conditions that require regular evaluation by a clinician.
Federal Correctional Institution Marianna Camp
Federal Correctional Institution Marianna Camp is a minimum-security prison camp located in Marianna, Florida. It is located 65 miles west of Tallahassee, Florida. Prison jobs available at this facility include plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and landscaping. Inmates at the facility can pursue vocational, educational, and self-enrichment goals. Since this facility is a minimum-security prison camp, sex offenders may not be housed at this facility.
Federal Correctional Institution Miami
Federal Correctional Institution Miami is a low-security federal prison for male inmates located in Dade County, Florida, approximately 30 miles from downtown Miami. The facility originally served as a holding center for youth offenders in the 1970s. A notable former resident of the facility was Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. Although it is a low-security facility, inmates are expected to hold prison jobs and pursue self-improvement and educational activities while incarcerated.
Federal Correctional Institution Miami Camp
Federal Correctional Institution Miami Camp is a minimum-security prison camp located in Dade County, Florida. It is adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution Miami and often houses offenders from the local area. Inmates at the facility are housed in dormitories and sleep in bunks. Prisoners at the facility must hold jobs and participate in educational and enrichment programs.
Federal Detention Center Miami
Federal Detention Center Miami is located in downtown Miami, Florida. A number of inmates housed at the facility are awaiting trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Detainees are typically housed in this facility on a short-term basis. Inmates are often released or reassigned to other facilities when upon resolution of their cases.
Federal Prison Camp Pensacola is a minimum-security prison camp located in Pensacola, Florida, on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Inmates in this facility reside in dormitory-style housing. All inmates at the facility must hold prison jobs and have the option to participate in self-improvement and educational programs throughout their sentences.
Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee
Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee is a low-security federal prison located in Tallahassee, Florida. Inmates at the facility are housed in a dormitory setting. Originally opened in 1938, the facility is located in Florida’s capital. An adjacent detention center houses administrative security-level detainees.
Additional Resources
Detailed information on every federal prison in Florida can be accessed by clicking on the links above. For additional information on these facilities, click on the below links to access the Wikipedia pages for each prison.
- Coleman I USP
- Coleman II USP
- Coleman Medium FCI
- Coleman Low FCI
- Marianna FCI
- Miami FCI
- Miami FDC
- Pensacola FPC
- Tallahassee FCI