Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP): Phone, Address, and How to Find It

Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) main phone number: (707) 465-1000. Physical address: 5905 Lake Earl Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531.

1. Open the CDCR facility locator - use the interactive map on the CDCR site.
2. Zoom in on the map - zooming helps when facilities are close together.
3. Click on Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) - the map pop-up shows key facility information.
4. Use the filter/sidebar - open the slide-out sidebar (top-left icon) to filter by facility type.
5. Go full screen if you need a bigger view - use the top-right icon to enlarge the map.

When you’re getting driving directions, use the full street address exactly as listed: 5905 Lake Earl Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531. Entering the complete address (including “Crescent City, CA”) helps your map app calculate a more accurate route and travel time.

• ✓ Copy/paste the full address (5905 Lake Earl Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531) into your GPS.
• ✓ Double-check the route before you leave, especially if you’re traveling from out of town.
• ✓ Call the prison to confirm any entry or parking rules that could affect your arrival: (707) 465-1000.

Before calling PBSP at (707) 465-1000, gather a few basics so you don't have to call back. Have your full name and the incarcerated person's name ready, along with your specific question - whether it's about procedures or where to send a request. If you have an ID number, keep that handy too.

You might come across statewide California resources for restorative-justice programs and Victim Offender Dialogues (VODs). These aren't the same as confirmed on-site programs at Pelican Bay. Treat them as starting points, then ask PBSP staff directly whether a specific service is available for your situation.