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Wyoming State Penitentiary

Wyoming Department of CorrectionsMaximum security

Wyoming State Penitentiary is a state prison in Rawlins, Wyoming, run by the Wyoming Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as maximum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 820 beds.

Wyoming State Penitentiary Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
2900 S Higley Rd, Rawlins, WY 82301Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(307) 328-1441
Operated by
Wyoming Department of Corrections
County
Carbon County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

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

Official listing on corrections.wyo.gov

Jails and Police Near Wyoming State Penitentiary

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

Other State Prisons in Wyoming

Open status checked against the official corrections.wyo.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 Wyoming State Penitentiary?
Use the official offender search of the Wyoming Department of Corrections (wdoc-loc.wyo.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 Wyoming State Penitentiary?
The listed main number for Wyoming State Penitentiary is (307) 328-1441.
Who runs Wyoming State Penitentiary?
Wyoming State Penitentiary is operated by the Wyoming Department of Corrections and is located in Carbon County.