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Bell County Forestry Camp

Kentucky Department of CorrectionsMinimum security

Bell County Forestry Camp is a state prison in Pineville, Kentucky, run by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as minimum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 300 beds.

Bell County Forestry Camp Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
560 Correctional Dr, Pineville, KY 40977Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(606) 337-7065
Operated by
Kentucky Department of Corrections
County
Bell County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

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

Official listing on corrections.ky.gov

Jails and Police Near Bell County Forestry Camp

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

Other State Prisons in Kentucky

Open status checked against the official corrections.ky.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 Bell County Forestry Camp?
Use the official offender search of the Kentucky Department of Corrections (kool.corrections.ky.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 Bell County Forestry Camp?
The listed main number for Bell County Forestry Camp is (606) 337-7065.
Who runs Bell County Forestry Camp?
Bell County Forestry Camp is operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections and is located in Bell County.