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What to Expect on Your First Visit to USP Lewisburg: Weekend Hours, Check-In, and the 10:00 a.m. Count

Your first visit to USP Lewisburg goes a lot smoother when you plan around the weekend schedule, the afternoon arrival cutoff, and the 10:00 a.m. count. Here are the key times to know and a few practical tips to avoid surprises.

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Visiting at USP Lewisburg (Penitentiary) runs on a weekend-only schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No visitation Monday through Friday, unless a federal holiday falls on a weekday.

Arrival cutoff: If you arrive after 2:30 p.m. on a visiting day, you will not be admitted to visit.

USP Lewisburg has a specific rule for "inmate visitors" on weekends and federal holidays (except the Camp). During the 10:00 a.m. count, inmate visitors are processed into the Visiting Room. If your visit overlaps with that count window, expect movement and timing to follow the institution's count procedures.

Plan for a hold during count: No inmate visitors will be escorted out of either Visiting Room until the 10:00 a.m. count is officially cleared by the Control Center.

Call before you drive out. The facility recommends verifying the visiting schedule before departing, since day-to-day operations can shift for safety, security, or other disruptions.

The number to confirm USP Lewisburg's visiting schedule is 603-342-4000. If anything about the number or recording seems off, double-check it against the facility's official information before relying on it for your trip.

  1. Build in extra time - weekend visits can mean lines and slower processing, so give yourself a buffer you will not regret.
  2. Aim to arrive well before the cutoff - the facility does not admit visitors who arrive after 2:30 p.m., so plan to be on-site earlier than you think you need.
  3. Avoid tight departure plans - counts and clearance procedures can affect how quickly people can move in and out, so do not schedule anything that requires you to leave at a precise minute.

Quick Checklist

  • ✓ Call ahead to confirm the current visiting schedule before you depart.
  • ✓ Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID.
  • ✓ Leave extra time for screening and check-in.
  • ✓ Plan your arrival so you are there well before 2:30 p.m.
  • ✓ If you take required medications, bring what you need for the day in a way that is easy to present for inspection.

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