Level IV — close and medium custody (men) · Correctional Facility · CDOC

Limon Correctional Facility

Limon, Lincoln County, Colorado

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (719) 775-8921 Info last verified: June 2026

A Level IV men's prison on the eastern plains about 80 miles east of Denver — the highest-security among CDOC's standalone facilities, behind a double-perimeter fence.

Statewide rules that apply at every Colorado state prison

These rules are set by CDOC and apply at every unit. The full list — including all permitted and prohibited items and the approval process — is in Visiting in Colorado.

Dress code

No clothing that is solid green, gray, orange, white, yellow, or camouflage, or that otherwise resembles what incarcerated people wear — Colorado prison uniforms are green.
Pants, skirts, and dresses must reach at least the top of the knee; no shorts of any kind and no cargo pants, and nothing tight or form-fitting such as leggings, spandex, or yoga pants.
Nothing sheer, ripped, or revealing — no exposed cleavage, back, or midriff when standing, sitting, or bending, and no spaghetti- or thin-strap tops; appropriate undergarments are required and must not be visible.
No hats, hoods, gloves, scarves, or coats in the visiting room (religious head coverings excepted), nothing showing gang, drug, profane, or offensive images, and jewelry limited to a wedding set, one religious medallion, and medical-alert items.

ID: Every visitor 18 or older shows a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID — the physical card, not a photocopy or digital ID — and must already be on the incarcerated person's approved list, which is capped at 12 adults (minors do not count).
What to bring: Almost nothing comes into the visit room. The only item allowed for purchases is one debit or credit card for the vending machines — no cash or coins — and phones, watches, and other electronics are prohibited; prescription medication must be in its original labeled container.
Scheduling: Each visitor applies to the facility where the person is held, and visits are generally by appointment, with days and hours set by that prison — there is no single statewide schedule, so confirm the facility's process and book ahead before traveling.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Colorado

Overview

Limon Correctional Facility is a Level IV men’s prison on the eastern plains, on State Highway 71 about two miles south of the town of Limon in Lincoln County. It is the highest-security facility among CDOC’s standalone prisons, holding a mix of close custody (about a third) and medium and minimum-restricted custody, in six general-population living units behind a 4,000-foot double-perimeter fence on a 320-acre site. Its incentive unit includes a “Restoring Honor” veterans’ pod, along with higher-education and seminary participants.

What Makes Limon Different

It is the highest-security CDOC standalone facility (Level IV), behind a double-perimeter fence.
It holds a mix of close and medium custody, so visiting rules depend on the person’s status.
It has a “Restoring Honor” veterans’ pod and higher-education programs.
It is about 80 miles east of Denver, at the I-70 / U.S. 24 / U.S. 40-287 junction town of Limon.

Visiting

The statewide CDOC rules above — the approved list, the dress code, ID, and search rules — apply at Limon. The facility’s own arrangements:

The full approval process is in Visiting in Colorado.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on State Highway 71, about two miles south of Limon.

Distances are approximate, based on map routing. Visitor parking is on site.

Nearby Services

The town of Limon, about two miles north at the I-70 / U.S. 24 / U.S. 40-287 junction, has gas, food, and lodging — the main service stop on I-70 east of Denver. The nearest 24-hour emergency room is Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo, about 15 miles southeast.

Mail

Personal mail goes to the facility, addressed with the person’s commitment name and DOC number. Limon is one of the CDOC facilities that photocopies incoming personal mail, delivers the copy, and destroys the original — so do not send originals you want returned. Legal mail is opened only to inspect for contraband, in the person’s presence. Full rules are in Mail & Packages.

Learn More

For detailed information about visiting and communicating with someone in a Colorado state prison:

Visiting in Colorado — the approved list, the dress code, and ID rules
Mail & Packages — the DOC number, photocopying, and publisher-only books
Phone & Video Calls — free calls, Securus, and tablets
Sending Money — CorrectPay deposits
Medical & Mental Health — the co-pay, HIPAA releases, and Constituent Services
Transfers & Finding Someone — reception, the locator, and VINE

Sources

This page is compiled from the following publicly available sources. Policies change without notice — confirm current details with the facility before relying on them.