State prison · North Carolina

Caldwell Correctional Center

North Carolina Department of Adult CorrectionMinimum security

Caldwell Correctional Center is a state prison in Lenoir, North Carolina, run by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The state classifies it as minimum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 238 beds.

Caldwell Correctional Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
480 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(828) 726-2509
Operated by
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
County
Caldwell County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

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

Official listing on dac.nc.gov

Jails and Police Near Caldwell Correctional Center

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

Other State Prisons in North Carolina

Open status checked against the official dac.nc.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 Caldwell Correctional Center?
Use the official offender search of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (webapps.doc.state.nc.us). 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 Caldwell Correctional Center?
The listed main number for Caldwell Correctional Center is (828) 726-2509.
Who runs Caldwell Correctional Center?
Caldwell Correctional Center is operated by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and is located in Caldwell County.