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Downeast Correctional Facility

Maine Department of CorrectionsMinimum security

Downeast Correctional Facility is a state prison in Machiasport, Maine, run by the Maine Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as minimum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 148 beds.

Downeast Correctional Facility Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
64 Base Rd, Machiasport, ME 04655Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(207) 255-1100
Operated by
Maine Department of Corrections
County
Washington County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

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

Official listing on maine.gov

Jails and Police Near Downeast Correctional Facility

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

Other State Prisons in Maine

Open status checked against the official maine.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 Downeast Correctional Facility?
Use the official offender search of the Maine Department of Corrections (apps1.web.maine.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 Downeast Correctional Facility?
The listed main number for Downeast Correctional Facility is (207) 255-1100.
Who runs Downeast Correctional Facility?
Downeast Correctional Facility is operated by the Maine Department of Corrections and is located in Washington County.