South Woods State Prison (Bridgeton, NJ): Visiting, Mail & Contact | Pigeonly
Updated October 8, 2026
Verified from official government sources

South Woods State Prison

Physical Address 215 S. Burlington Rd., Bridgeton, NJ 08302

The largest prison run by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, opened in 1997 on 84 acres in Bridgeton, Cumberland County. It holds men at every custody level across three compounds, a Minimum Unit and an Extended Care Unit that runs as a full hospital.

South Woods State Prison
Open in Maps View map
South Woods State Prison (Bridgeton, NJ): Visiting, Mail & Contact

City

Bridgeton

County

Cumberland County

State

NJ

Facility Type

state prison

Gender

Adult male

Capacity

Designed for 3,512

Custody Levels

Maximum, medium and minimum

Operator

New Jersey Department of Corrections

Address

215 S. Burlington Rd., Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Phone

856-459-7000

Inmate Locator

Free Inmate Search ↗
i

Quick Facts

Bridgeton

  • 1 215 S. Burlington Rd.
  • 2 Main line: 856-459-7000.
  • 3 NJDOC Offender Search.
  • 4 About 3,100 men.

Visits

  • 1 Book 48 hours ahead.
  • 2 Prompt 1, Mon to Thu.
  • 3 Sat and Sun, two sessions.
  • 4 Register an hour early.

Mail

  • 1 Pigeonly Corrections.
  • 2 PO Box 96777, Las Vegas.
  • 3 Facility code 1402.
  • 4 Up to 10 photos.

Money

  • 1 ViaPath, ConnectNetwork.
  • 2 Fees $0.90 to $7.95.
  • 3 Free money orders to $500.
  • 4 No more JPay.

Calls

  • 1 ViaPath.
  • 2 $0.034 a minute.
  • 3 877-650-4249.
  • 4 Tablets lent free.

The Prison

  • 1 Opened 1997.
  • 2 Facility 1, 2, 3 and Minimum.
  • 3 Extended Care Unit hospital.
  • 4 Took in Southern State, 2022.

How It Works

1

Search by Name

Enter your loved one's full legal name - the name on their official ID - for the most accurate match.

2

Locate Their Facility

Find their current location, facility name, and housing details - updated from official government records.

3

Get Contact Details

See the facility address, phone number, visitation hours, and the steps to get in touch.

4

Start Connecting

Send photos, letters, and set up phone access - all through Pigeonly, built for families like yours.

Articles for This Facility

Visitation

Weekend Sessions

Every compound, two times.

View Article
Inmate Search

NJDOC Offender Search

Largest NJDOC prison.

View Article
Send Money

ViaPath Deposits

Free by money order.

View Article
Phone Calls

3.4 Cents a Minute

ViaPath calls.

View Article
Mail & Photos

Code 1402

Pigeonly Corrections.

View Article

What You Need to Know

New Jersey Department of Corrections: Visiting NJDOC Facilities See our sources ›

Book 48 hours ahead on (856) 459-7000, prompt 1. Saturday and Sunday sessions, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

See the full breakdown
NJDOC Offender Search See our sources ›

The NJDOC Offender Search lists people in New Jersey state custody. Records drop off a year after the sentence ends.

See the full breakdown
NJDOC: Staying Connected See our sources ›

ViaPath through ConnectNetwork, or a fee-free money order to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, up to $500.

See the full breakdown
NJDOC: ViaPath See our sources ›

ViaPath accounts through ConnectNetwork. Calls cost $0.034 a minute and are recorded.

See the full breakdown
NJDOC: Staying Connected See our sources ›

Letters go to Pigeonly Corrections in Las Vegas with code 1402. Packages and legal mail go to CSSC in Crosswicks.

See the full breakdown

Families Also Ask

6 of 6 questions

Q

Where is South Woods State Prison?

215 S. Burlington Rd., Bridgeton, NJ 08302, in Cumberland County. The main number is 856-459-7000.

Inmate Search
Q

Is South Woods the biggest prison in New Jersey?

NJDOC calls it the largest facility it manages, designed for 3,512 men.

Inmate Search
Q

When can I visit?

Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., booked 48 hours ahead.

Visitation
Q

Where do I send letters?

Pigeonly Corrections, PO Box 96777, Las Vegas, NV 89193, with the person's SBI number and facility code 1402.

Mail & Photos
Q

How do I send money?

Through ViaPath on ConnectNetwork, or a free money order to TouchPay Holdings, LLC.

Send Money
Q

Who runs the phones?

ViaPath, at $0.034 a minute.

Phone Calls

Other Facilities in New Jersey

Garden State Youth Correctional FacilityEdna Mahan Correctional Facility for WomenBayside State Prison

More Articles

Start Staying Connected

Search for your loved one and start sending photos, letters, and messages today.

Search for Your Loved One

Free Inmate Search

All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified October 8, 2026. Official source: nj.gov/corrections/pages/Visitation.html ›