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How do I find someone at FCI Gilmer?
Use the BOP inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Search by name or BOP register number. FCI Gilmer is a federal prison, so inmates appear in the federal locator, not a state database.
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Updated June 19, 2026
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FCI Gilmer, WV
Physical Address
201 FCI Lane, Glenville, WV 26351
FCI Gilmer is a low security Federal Correctional Institution for men in Gilmer County, West Virginia, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It includes a satellite minimum security camp. Visiting hours are Friday through Sunday for the FCI and Saturday through Sunday for the camp. This guide covers how to find someone using the BOP inmate locator, visiting hours, sending money through MoneyGram or Western Union, TRULINCS phone calls, CorrLinks email, and mail rules.
FCI Gilmer
City
Glenville
County
Gilmer County
State
WV
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
1200
Custody Levels
Low (FCI) / Minimum (Satellite Camp)
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Address
201 FCI Lane, Glenville, WV 26351
Phone
(304) 462-7591
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Quick Facts
Visitation
- ✓ FCI (main): Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ✓ Satellite Camp: Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ✓ You must be on the approved visitor list before your first visit.
- ✓ Call (304) 462-7591 before traveling to confirm hours have not changed.
Send Money
- ✓ BOP uses MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union Quick Collect (code city: FBOP DC), or USPS money order mailed to Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001.
- ✓ You need the person's full name and BOP register number (format XXXXX-XXX).
- ✓ Monthly commissary spending limit is $360.
- ✓ BOP does not use JPay or ConnectNetwork.
Phone & Messaging
- ✓ Phone calls go through TRULINCS/TRUFONE, the BOP's phone system.
- ✓ 300 minutes per month limit, 15 minutes per call maximum.
- ✓ Calls are outbound only.
- ✓ Email is available through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com. The person must invite you first.
Mail & Photos
- ✓ Mailing address: FCI Gilmer, P.O. Box 6000, Glenville, WV 26351.
- ✓ Include the person's full name and BOP register number on every envelope.
- ✓ All mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery.
- ✓ Call (304) 462-7591 to confirm current photo rules.
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Find Someone at FCI Gilmer with the BOP Locator
Search the federal inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ by name or BOP register number to confirm they are here.
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FCI Gilmer Visiting Hours
FCI: Fri/Sat/Sun 8am-3pm. Camp: Sat/Sun 8am-3pm. Pre-approval required. Call (304) 462-7591 to confirm.
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Send Money Through MoneyGram or Western Union
BOP uses MoneyGram code 7932, Western Union FBOP DC, or USPS money orders. No JPay. Include the BOP register number.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone Calls and Email Through TRULINCS
300 minutes/month via TRULINCS, 15 min/call. Email via CorrLinks, but the person must invite you first.
View Article Mail & Photos
Mail & Photos. Address & Rules
Mail to P.O. Box 6000, Glenville, WV 26351. Include the BOP register number on every envelope.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
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Use the BOP inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ to find someone at FCI Gilmer. Search by name or BOP register number. The register number (format XXXXX-XXX) is required for every money deposit and envelope. FCI Gilmer is a federal facility, so inmates will not appear in the WV state offender search.
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FCI Gilmer visiting hours: FCI (main) is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Satellite Camp is open Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You must be on the pre-approved visitor list. Call (304) 462-7591 before traveling to confirm hours have not changed.
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BOP does not use JPay or ConnectNetwork. Send money to a BOP inmate through MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union Quick Collect (code city: FBOP DC), or a USPS money order mailed to Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001. Always include the person's BOP register number. Monthly spending limit is $360.
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BOP uses TRULINCS for phone calls and email at FCI Gilmer. Phone calls are outbound only through the TRUFONE system: 300 minutes per month, 15 minutes per call. Email goes through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com, but the person inside must send you an invitation before you can exchange messages.
See the full breakdown Verified from BOP mail policy
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Mail to: [Full Name and BOP Register Number], FCI Gilmer, P.O. Box 6000, Glenville, WV 26351. Include the BOP register number on every envelope. All mail is opened and inspected. Call (304) 462-7591 to confirm current photo rules.
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When can I visit FCI Gilmer?
The main FCI allows visits Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Satellite Camp allows visits Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call (304) 462-7591 to confirm before traveling.
Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at FCI Gilmer?
Use MoneyGram with receive code 7932, Western Union Quick Collect with code city FBOP DC, or mail a USPS money order to: Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001. Always include the person's full name and BOP register number.
Send Money
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How do phone calls work at FCI Gilmer?
Calls go through TRULINCS/TRUFONE, the BOP's phone system. The limit is 300 minutes per month, 15 minutes per call. Calls are outbound only. Email is available through CorrLinks: the person must invite you first at corrlinks.com.
Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for FCI Gilmer?
Send mail to: [Full Name and BOP Register Number], FCI Gilmer, P.O. Box 6000, Glenville, WV 26351. Include the register number on every envelope.
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What is FCI Gilmer?
FCI Gilmer is a low security Federal Correctional Institution for men in Gilmer County, West Virginia, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It also includes a satellite minimum security camp. The facility is located near Glenville, the county seat of Gilmer County.
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