State prison · North Carolina

Lincoln Correctional Center

North Carolina Department of Adult CorrectionMinimum security

Lincoln Correctional Center is a state prison in Lincolnton, 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 202 beds.

Lincoln Correctional Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
464 Roper Dr, Lincolnton, NC 28092Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(704) 735-0485
Operated by
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
County
Lincoln 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 Lincoln Correctional Center

Anyone arrested near Lincolnton 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Correctional Center?
The listed main number for Lincoln Correctional Center is (704) 735-0485.
Who runs Lincoln Correctional Center?
Lincoln Correctional Center is operated by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and is located in Lincoln County.