Mission

To operate an adult male maximum security institution by providing care, custody and control in a safe and secure environment. The primary program thrust will be directed at moving the inmate to a less secure institution based upon his demonstrated conduct, program performance and need. By encouraging the individual inmate to help himself, it will enhance his opportunity to return to the community as a responsible taxpaying citizen.

266 Water St./PO Box 5128
Eddyville, Kentucky 42038
Warden: Philip Parker
Secretary: Teresa Hughes 

Phone:   270-388-2211
Fax Numbers

• Howard Promoted to Warden at Bell County Forestry Camp
  Wednesday, February 03, 2010
  Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced the promotion of Gregory S. Howard as warden of the Bell County Forestry Camp (BCFC).
• Conover Promoted to Warden at Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women
  Thursday, January 14, 2010
  Frankfort, Ky. – Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced the promotion of Janet Conover as warden of the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) at Pewee Valley, currently the only state-operated prison for female offenders.
• Fred Wilson Promoted to Deputy Warden at Little Sandy Correctional Complex
  Tuesday, December 22, 2009
  Frankfort, Ky. – Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Al Parke today announced the promotion of Fred Wilson to deputy warden of the Little Sandy Correctional Complex (LSCC) in Elliott County, the state’s newest prison.