Medium security (men) · State Prison · ODOC

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (541) 276-0700 Info last verified: June 2026

A medium-security men's prison in Pendleton, housed in the former Eastern Oregon State Hospital building, and a flagship Oregon Corrections Enterprises site — home to the 'Prison Blues' denim brand made by adults in custody.

Statewide rules that apply at every Oregon state prison

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

Dress code

Footwear and undergarments are required; undergarments must not be visible through clothing, and underwire bras are not allowed because they trigger the metal detector.
No blue clothing or blue denim of any kind, and nothing camouflage — both resemble what adults in custody and staff wear.
Dresses, skirts, and shorts must reach the knee when standing; nothing sheer, see-through, low-cut, tight, or revealing, and no halter, tube, or crop tops.
No hats or head coverings except religious ones (which may be inspected), and nothing with gang symbols or with offensive or suggestive words or images.

ID: Every visitor must already be on the adult in custody's approved list (a records check is run on anyone 15 or older). Adults bring a government-issued photo ID for a contact visit; a visitor without photo ID may be limited to a non-contact visit.
What to bring: Almost nothing comes into the visit room — no phones, electronics, tobacco, or vaping. Visitors may bring a small amount of change for vending (commonly $15 to $20 — confirm with the facility), up to five photos, and a car key; lockers hold the rest.
Scheduling: The adult in custody builds the visiting list with the CD-50 application, and every visitor must be approved before scheduling. Whether visits are by appointment or first-come — and the days and hours — vary by facility, so confirm the specific prison's process before traveling.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Oregon

Overview

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, in Pendleton, is a medium-security men’s prison budgeted for about 1,659 people. It occupies the former Eastern Oregon State Hospital building — structures built in 1911–1913 that served as a state mental hospital before the Legislature authorized a prison conversion in 1983; EOCI received its first adults in custody in 1985. It is one of Oregon’s largest centers for Oregon Corrections Enterprises, where adults in custody run a garment factory, an embroidery shop, a contact center, and a laundry. The garment factory makes the well-known “Prison Blues” denim line — jeans, shirts, and jackets sold to the public. Beyond work, EOCI offers cognitive and substance-abuse programs, an infirmary with 24-hour nursing, mental-health housing, and an assistance-dog program.

What Makes Eastern Oregon Different

It occupies a former state mental hospital, with buildings dating to the 1910s.
It makes “Prison Blues” denim through Oregon Corrections Enterprises — one of the system’s best-known work programs.
It is on Pacific time, like most of Oregon — only the far-southeast corner near Ontario is on Mountain time.
It is just off Interstate 84, about 3.5 hours east of Portland.

Visiting

The statewide ODOC rules above — the approved list, the no-blue dress code, ID, and search rules — apply at Eastern Oregon.

The full approval process is in Visiting in Oregon.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Westgate in Pendleton, just off Interstate 84.

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

Nearby Services

Pendleton has food, gas, and lodging. The nearest 24/7 emergency room is CHI St. Anthony Hospital at 2801 St. Anthony Way in Pendleton, the same town as the prison.

Mail

Personal mail goes to the facility, addressed with the person’s name as ODOC lists it and their SID number. Oregon is moving toward scanning personal mail to tablets, so confirm the current method before sending. Legal mail marked “LEGAL MAIL” goes to the facility and is opened in the person’s presence. Full rules are in Mail & Packages.

Learn More

For detailed information about visiting and communicating with someone in an Oregon state prison:

Visiting in Oregon — the approved list, the no-blue dress code, and ID rules
Mail & Packages — the SID number, paper rules, and the move to scanned mail
Phone & Video Calls — the ICSolutions account and tablets
Sending Money — trust-account deposits
Medical & Mental Health — health care and the Corrections Ombudsman
Transfers & Finding Someone — the one-year line, intake, and the locator

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.