Security Levels 1 and 2 (men) · State Prison · VADOC

Baskerville Correctional Center

Baskerville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (434) 447-3857 Info last verified: June 2026

A small multi-custody men's prison in Baskerville, Mecklenburg County, near the North Carolina line.

Statewide rules that apply at every Virginia state prison

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

Dress code

Clothing must cover from the neck to the kneecaps. Underwear is required, and footwear is required — bare feet are not allowed.
No form-fitting clothing — leggings, spandex, jeggings, or leotards — unless worn under clothing that meets the code; no tube, tank, or halter tops unless covered.
Nothing that exposes the midriff, side, back, or cleavage, nothing see-through, and no mini-skirts, dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes at or above the kneecap.
Nothing resembling what incarcerated people wear, and nothing with gang, racist, or inappropriate symbols. No watches or wearable technology; umbrellas stay in the vehicle.

ID: Every approved adult visitor shows a valid government-issued photo ID, held until the visit ends, with the name matching the application. A minor is vouched for by the approved adult they come with (plus a notarized parental statement if that adult is not the parent or guardian).
What to bring: No food, drinks, or vending money — visitors bring little beyond ID, and coats and bags go in a storage area. Medication a visitor must keep on them needs a doctor's note and approval at least a week ahead. What else may be brought in varies by facility.
Scheduling: Every visitor applies online and clears a background check through the Central Visitation Unit (the incarcerated person no longer keeps a list); approval lasts three years. Visits are booked through the online scheduler up to 14 days ahead — one visit per weekend — and a newly arrived person cannot have visits for their first 60 days.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Virginia

Overview

Baskerville Correctional Center, in Baskerville, is a multi-custody prison for men holding people in minimum to moderate custody (Security Levels 1 and 2). It is one of VADOC’s smaller men’s prisons. The facility operates a Virginia Correctional Enterprises metal-products shop, where assigned men work, alongside education and re-entry programming. Baskerville is in Mecklenburg County, about 90 miles south of Richmond via Interstate 85, near the North Carolina line.

What Makes Baskerville Different

It is a small facility. Baskerville is one of VADOC’s smaller men’s prisons.
Multi-custody. It holds men across a range of custody levels, from minimum to moderate (Security Levels 1 and 2).
A Virginia Correctional Enterprises shop. A metal-products operation runs on site, providing work assignments for some of the population.
Near the North Carolina line. The prison sits in far southern Virginia, off Interstate 85.

Visiting

The statewide VADOC rules above — the online application and background check, the dress code, ID, and search rules — apply at Baskerville. The facility’s own arrangements:

The full approval process is in Visiting in Virginia.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Hayes Mill Road in Baskerville, in Mecklenburg County.

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

Nearby Services

Baskerville is small; nearby South Hill (about 12–15 miles) has gas, food, and lodging. The nearest 24/7 emergency room is VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill.

Mail

Personal letters go to the facility at 4150 Hayes Mill Road, Baskerville, VA 23915, with the person’s name and seven-digit DOC number — where they are photocopied and the copies delivered. Books, photos, and legal mail go instead to the Central Mail Distribution Center in State Farm. Full rules are in Mail & Packages.

Learn More

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

Visiting in Virginia — the online application, dress code, and search rules
Mail & Packages — the two mailing addresses and what can be sent
Phone & Video Calls — the phone system, video visits, and tablets
Sending Money — depositing through JPay
Medical & Mental Health — health care, the grievance process, and the Corrections Ombudsman
Transfers & Finding Someone — intake, the one-year line, 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.