Oregon State Penitentiary is a state prison in Salem, Oregon, run by the Oregon Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as maximum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 2,194 beds.
Oregon State Penitentiary Address and Phone
- Facility type
- State prison
- Address
- 2605 State St, Salem, OR 97310Open in Google Maps
- Main phone
- (503) 378-2453
- Operated by
- Oregon Department of Corrections
- County
- Marion County
How to Find an Inmate at Oregon State Penitentiary
People serving state sentences are listed in the state's offender search, not on county jail rosters. Search by last and first name, or by the state inmate number if you have it; the result shows where the person is held now, which can change after a transfer.
Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls
Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Oregon Department of Corrections and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.
Jails and Police Near Oregon State Penitentiary
Anyone arrested near Salem is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.
Other State Prisons in Oregon
Open status checked against the official oregon.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.