Security Level 2 (men) · State Prison · VADOC

Haynesville Correctional Center

Haynesville, Richmond County, Virginia

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (804) 333-3577 Info last verified: June 2026

A Level 2 men's prison on Virginia's Northern Neck, in Richmond County — geographically isolated, reached via Tappahannock.

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

Haynesville Correctional Center, in Richmond County, is a medium-security prison for men (Security Level 2) on Virginia’s Northern Neck — the peninsula between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers. The facility opened in 1993. Because it sits on the Northern Neck, it is geographically isolated from the interstate system; the practical approach is across the Rappahannock at Tappahannock.

A separate facility, the Haynesville Correctional Unit #17, closed on July 1, 2024. This page covers only the Haynesville Correctional Center, the major prison that remains open.

What Makes Haynesville Different

It is on the Northern Neck. The prison is on a peninsula away from any interstate, so the drive is longer than the mileage alone suggests.
A closed unit shares the name. The Haynesville Correctional Unit #17 closed on July 1, 2024; older references to a “unit” at Haynesville no longer apply.
The nearest services are across the river. Tappahannock, about 26 miles away, is the closest hub for fuel, food, and the nearest emergency room.

Visiting

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

The full approval process is in Visiting in Virginia.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Barnfield Road in Haynesville, in Richmond County, on the Northern Neck.

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

Nearby Services

Haynesville is rural. Tappahannock, about 26 miles west across the Rappahannock, is the nearest hub for gas, food, and lodging. The nearest 24/7 emergency room is the Emergency Center at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital in Tappahannock.

Mail

Personal letters go to the facility at P.O. Box 129, Haynesville, VA 22472, 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.