State correctional facility · California

Ishi Conservation Camp #18

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Ishi Conservation Camp #18 is a state correctional facility in Paynes Creek, California, run by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Ishi Conservation Camp #18 Address and Phone

Facility type
State correctional facility
Address
30500 Plum Creek Road, Paynes Creek, CA 96075Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(530) 597-2846
Operated by
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
County
Tehama County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on cdcr.ca.gov

Jails and Police Near Ishi Conservation Camp #18

Anyone arrested near Paynes Creek is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Correctional Facilities in California

Open status checked against the official cdcr.ca.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at Ishi Conservation Camp #18?
Use the official offender search of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for Ishi Conservation Camp #18?
The listed main number for Ishi Conservation Camp #18 is (530) 597-2846.
Who runs Ishi Conservation Camp #18?
Ishi Conservation Camp #18 is operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and is located in Tehama County.