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How do I find someone at FCI El Reno?
Use the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Enter the person's full name or BOP register number. Results show their current facility and projected release date.
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Federal Correctional Institution El Reno, OK
Physical Address
4205 Highway 66 West, El Reno, OK 73036
FCI El Reno is a medium-security federal prison for men operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, about 30 miles west of Oklahoma City. It opened in 1933 and includes an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp. Everything families need: inmate search, visiting information, phone calls, money, and mail rules. All verified from official BOP sources.
Federal Correctional Institution El Reno
City
El Reno
County
Canadian County
State
OK
Facility Type
Federal Prison, Federal Bureau of Prisons (medium security adult male, plus minimum-security satellite camp)
Gender
male
Capacity
~785 main facility (plus ~180 minimum-security satellite camp)
Custody Levels
Medium (main facility), Minimum (satellite camp)
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Department of Justice
Address
4205 Highway 66 West, El Reno, OK 73036
Phone
405-262-4875
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Visitation
- ✓ Visiting hours are typically 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
- ✓ All visitors must be pre-approved on the inmate's visiting list before the first visit.
- ✓ Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- ✓ Call 405-262-4875 to confirm current hours and schedule before departing.
Mail & Letters
- ✓ General mail: [Inmate Name and Registration Number], FCI El Reno, P.O. Box 1500, El Reno, OK 73036.
- ✓ All mail is opened and inspected for contraband.
- ✓ Legal mail must be marked and may only be opened in the presence of the inmate.
- ✓ Do not send cash, checks, or money orders in inmate envelopes: all funds go to the BOP National Lockbox.
Send Money
- ✓ All funds go to the BOP National Lockbox in Des Moines, Iowa, not to the facility.
- ✓ Address: [Inmate Name and Registration Number], BOP National Lockbox, P.O. Drawer 288, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001.
- ✓ Electronic options: Western Union (Quick Collect Program) and MoneyGram (ExpressPayment).
- ✓ USPS money orders and cashier's checks are also accepted. No cash, gift cards, or personal checks.
Phone & Email
- ✓ Inmate phone calls go through the BOP telephone service. Calls are monitored and recorded.
- ✓ Inmates add contacts and send messages through CorrLinks (formerly TRULINCS).
- ✓ Rates and call limits are set by the BOP.
- ✓ For technical issues, contact the facility at 405-262-4875.
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How to Visit FCI El Reno
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How to Send Money to FCI El Reno
Funds go through the BOP National Lockbox, not the facility.
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Phone Calls at FCI El Reno
BOP telephone service and CorrLinks email setup.
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Mail and Photos to FCI El Reno
Mailing address, legal mail rules, and what's not allowed.
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Use the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Enter the person's full name or BOP register number to confirm they're at FCI El Reno and see their projected release date.
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Visiting hours are typically 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. You must be on the approved visiting list before your first visit. Call 405-262-4875 to confirm hours before departing.
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Send general mail to FCI El Reno, P.O. Box 1500, El Reno, OK 73036. Legal mail must be marked and opened only in the person's presence. All mail is inspected for contraband; never include cash or funds.
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All funds route through the BOP National Lockbox, P.O. Drawer 288, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001, not the facility itself. Use Western Union, MoneyGram, or a USPS money order or cashier's check.
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Phone calls go through the BOP telephone service and are monitored and recorded. CorrLinks (formerly TRULINCS) is the BOP's secure email system for adding contacts and exchanging messages.
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What are the visiting hours at FCI El Reno?
Visiting hours are typically 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Call 405-262-4875 to confirm current hours before departing.
Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at FCI El Reno?
All funds route through the BOP National Lockbox in Des Moines, Iowa. Use Western Union, MoneyGram, or a USPS money order or cashier's check. Full instructions are at bop.gov/inmates/communications.jsp.
Send Money
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How do phone calls work at FCI El Reno?
Calls go through the BOP telephone service and are monitored and recorded. To receive calls, the person must have your phone number on their approved contact list.
Phone Calls
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Where do I send mail?
Send general mail to FCI El Reno, P.O. Box 1500, El Reno, OK 73036. Legal mail must be marked and may only be opened in the person's presence. Never send cash or funds in the same envelope as letters.
Mail
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Does the same visiting process apply to the satellite camp?
Yes. The FCI El Reno minimum-security satellite camp uses the same visiting process and address as the main facility. Call 405-262-4875 for camp-specific hours.
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