Trinity River Conservation Camp

Trinity River Conservation Camp handles visit scheduling directly—call or email the camp instead of using the Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA), since CDCR fire camps can't access it due to connectivity limits. During Open Phase, in-person visits run 8 a.m.–4 p.m. by appointment, with a maximum of five approved visitors per incarcerated person. Most weekend in-person visits need to be scheduled Monday–Friday by phone or email. For video visits, submit your request via email. Weekend video slots can be scheduled starting 8 a.m. Saturday through 8 a.m. Monday for the following weekend—include the incarcerated person's full name and CDCR number, plus each visitor's name, date of birth, ID type/number, relationship, email, and phone. Fire crews can be activated on short notice, so always confirm before you drive. People in medical isolation aren't eligible for visits.

Trinity River Conservation Camp has switched from ViaPath to Securus as part of CDCR's new statewide telecommunications contract awarded February 21, 2025. Fire Camps have completed the transition, and people in custody at Trinity River will exchange their ViaPath tablets for new Securus tablets during the device swap. Audio calls from standard institution wall phones and tablets remain free. The free video allotment changed with the switch: ViaPath provided 15 minutes every two weeks, while Securus provides 30 minutes per month (per-minute video rates also differ between providers). For leftover ViaPath balances, families can request refunds through the ViaPath call center; inmate balances are refunded to trust accounts automatically. To schedule web-based video sessions through Securus, families need to open an account and register for AdvanceConnect/Video Connect.

Want to send a quarterly package to someone at Trinity River Conservation Camp? You'll need to order through an authorized CDCR-approved vendor—family and friends can't mail quarterly packages directly to inmates. If you're interested in becoming an approved vendor for this camp, contact Lt. Victor Espinoza at Victor.Espinoza@cdcr.ca.gov. Keep in mind that CDCR limits independent vendor approvals and isn't affiliated with or liable for vendor performance or purchases. For regular correspondence, all incoming and outgoing mail is inspected and screened for contraband. Legal mail receives special handling and isn't read during contraband checks. Use the incarcerated person's full booked name and identifier, include your printed return name and address, and avoid commonly prohibited items like stickers, multilayer cards, or large/restricted photos.

You can add money to an incarcerated person's trust account through online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders—availability depends on the facility and vendor. Trust account funds cover commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and other approved purchases. Balances may be reduced by authorized deductions like restitution. If your deposit vendor is ViaPath, families can request refunds for unused balances through the ViaPath call center. Incarcerated-side balances are refunded to trust accounts automatically. For communications, Securus says families should open an account. Phone calls may not require one, but video calls and video messaging do. Before sending money, confirm the person's full name and booking/ID, verify accepted deposit methods, and check posting times.