Q
What are FCI McKean's visiting hours?
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Visits are governed by a point system: each weekend day costs 2 points, and inmates get 6 points per month.
Updated July 13, 2026
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FCI McKean
Physical Address
PO Box 8000, Bradford, PA 16701
Everything families need to know about FCI McKean in Bradford, PA: visiting hours, sending money, phone calls, mail, and finding someone in federal custody.
FCI McKean
City
Bradford
County
McKean County
State
PA
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Medium security, with a co-located minimum-security satellite camp
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Address
PO Box 8000, Bradford, PA 16701
Phone
(814) 362-8900
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Quick Facts
Visitation
- ✓ Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- ✓ A point system governs frequency: each weekend visiting day costs 2 points, with a 6-point monthly cap.
- ✓ Camp inmates request Family Visiting Room time through Camp Unit staff, ordinarily by the Friday before the visiting weekend.
Send Money
- ✓ MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union (FBOP DC), or USPS money order to the BOP's Des Moines, Iowa processing address.
- ✓ $360 per month commissary spending limit.
Phone & Messaging
- ✓ TRULINCS/TRUFONE for calls, CorrLinks for email.
- ✓ The inmate must add you to their approved contact list first.
Mail & Photos
- ✓ Address mail to PO Box 8000, Bradford, PA 16701.
- ✓ Camp inmates use a 'SATELLITE CAMP' address line, confirm which applies.
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FCI McKean Visiting Hours and the Point System
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, under a 6-point monthly system.
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How to Send Money to FCI McKean
Money goes to a centralized BOP address, never directly to the facility.
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FCI McKean Phone Calls Through TRULINCS
TRULINCS/TRUFONE handles calls, CorrLinks handles email, both starting with the inmate.
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Mail and Photos to FCI McKean
Mail goes directly to the facility, unlike Pennsylvania's state prison system.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
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FCI McKean's official visiting regulations confirm Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a point system capping visits at 6 points per month (2 points per weekend day).
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The BOP's nationwide Inmate Locator covers FCI McKean along with every other federal facility.
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Deposits go through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money order to the BOP's centralized Des Moines, Iowa address, capped at $360/month in commissary spending.
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TRULINCS/TRUFONE handles phone calls and CorrLinks handles email, both requiring the inmate to add you to their approved contact list first.
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Mail goes directly to FCI McKean's own PO Box, not through a third-party scanning processor. Camp inmates use a separate address line.
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How does the point system work?
Each weekend visiting day uses 2 points. Inmates are allowed 6 points per month total, so most inmates can use roughly 3 weekend visiting days before their monthly points run out.
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How do I get approved to visit?
The inmate submits Form BP-A0629 (Visitor Information) for you to their counselor, who runs a background check before approving you.
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Does FCI McKean have a satellite camp?
Yes, a minimum-security satellite camp is co-located with the main facility. Camp inmates use a 'SATELLITE CAMP' designation on their mailing address.
Q
How do I find someone at FCI McKean?
Use the BOP's Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/, then confirm the result lists FCI McKean specifically.
Q
How do I send money?
MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union (send to FBOP DC), or a USPS money order to the BOP's centralized Des Moines, Iowa address.
Q
What's the mailing address?
Address mail to the inmate's full name and BOP Register Number, FCI McKean, PO Box 8000, Bradford, PA 16701.
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