Elmira's Weekend Visiting Hours: What You Need to Know Before You Go

The Elmira Correctional Facility page shows visitation information effective 01/01/2026. That date should mean the schedule is current - but the page contains a confusing mismatch about which days visits actually happen.

One section lists "Visiting Days: Weekends." That sounds straightforward - Saturdays and Sundays only. It's the kind of detail you'd use to plan travel.

But another section says "Visiting Hours: 9:00AM to 3:00PM Daily (Latest arrival time 2:00PM)." "Daily" sounds like more than just weekends. And that 2:00PM arrival cutoff? It's firm - miss it and you won't get in.

This weekend-versus-daily confusion can wreck your plans. If you assume "daily" means any day and show up on a Wednesday when visits aren't running, you've wasted the trip. Maybe you drove hours, arranged childcare, or took time off work. Even on weekends, arriving after 2:00PM means you're turned away.

1. Re-check Elmira’s visitation section before you travel - Look specifically for the “Visiting Days: Weekends” line and the “9:00AM to 3:00PM Daily (Latest arrival time 2:00PM)” line, and note the page’s effective date (01/01/2026).
2. Use the DOCCS Visitors Page as your second source - Elmira’s own page points families there for additional visitation information, so it’s the best place to confirm what you’re seeing on the facility page.
3. Verify close to your visit date - Because the Elmira page contains conflicting wording, don’t rely on an old screenshot or what you remember from last time; check again right before you leave.

If you show up and visitation isn't happening, ask staff when the next visiting day is so you can plan your return. Once you leave, check the DOCCS Visitors Page to confirm what you were told - it's the resource Elmira points visitors to, and it'll help you avoid another wasted drive.