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Southern Desert Correctional Center

Nevada Department of CorrectionsMedium security

Southern Desert Correctional Center is a state prison in Indian Springs, Nevada, run by the Nevada Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as medium security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 2,149 beds.

Southern Desert Correctional Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
20825 Cold Creek Rd, Indian Springs, NV 89070Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(702) 879-3800
Operated by
Nevada Department of Corrections
County
Clark County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

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

Official listing on doc.nv.gov

Jails and Police Near Southern Desert Correctional Center

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

Other State Prisons in Nevada

Open status checked against the official doc.nv.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 Southern Desert Correctional Center?
Use the official offender search of the Nevada Department of Corrections (doc.nv.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 Southern Desert Correctional Center?
The listed main number for Southern Desert Correctional Center is (702) 879-3800.
Who runs Southern Desert Correctional Center?
Southern Desert Correctional Center is operated by the Nevada Department of Corrections and is located in Clark County.