CDCR-sourced visiting logistics for California state prisons — confirm live status before travel.

Ironwood State Prison

(760) 921-3000 ext. 5810

Open for in-person visiting

CDCR page date · 2026-06-27 | BTB checked · 2026-06-30

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 12:00pm-7:00pm; Sat/Sun 8:30am-3:15pm

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

UNIQUELY STRICT: absolutely NO cellphones/electronics anywhere on state grounds, even if not visiting; no umbrellas or beanies (hats need prior approval); no blue denim any kind; ALL jewelry must be removed before processing

Cash

$100 adult / $50 minor, quarters and $1 bills only (effective 7/1/2024)

Valid government photo ID for every adult. Includes state driver's license, passport, ICE ID, or Mexican Consulate ID.

Walk-ins

Fri 2:00pm-7:00pm (no entry after 5:45pm); Sat/Sun 12:00pm-3:15pm (no entry after 2pm)

Know before you go

! Family Visiting pilot: units alternate Mon/Tue intake, ~46hr visits, paperwork due 72hrs prior or visit is cancelled; unclothed body search possible (can refuse but visit denied that day); visiting applications must be renewed every 2 years

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(760) 921-3000 ext. 5810

EmailISPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursThu 8:00am-12:00pm (Admin Day); Fri 11:30am-7:30pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00am-4:00pm

Phone(760) 921-1964

Provides childcare, clothing if you're out of dress code, transportation from nearby transit, and a place to wait before your visit.

Legal document service & notary

Litigation Coordinator Office(760) 921-3000 ext 5518

Fax(760) 921-4307

EmailCDCRISPLitigationCoordinator@cdcr.ca.gov

Office contact published by CDCR for attorney visits, notary services, and legal document service. Individual coordinator name is not publicly listed by CDCR.

More statewide rules

Full dress code

What you can bring

Getting approved to visit

Source details

Facility visiting statusCDCR facility page

Cash/items allowedCDCR items page

Dress codeCDCR attire page

Visitor approval / Form 106CDCR approval page

Legal / notary office contactsCDCR litigation list

Requires phone confirmation

! Call the Visiting Sergeant before publishing or traveling for facility-specific clothing colors, yard/housing-unit restrictions, walk-in availability, holiday changes, cash exceptions, construction access, or parking issues not shown on the live CDCR page.

Status can change without notice — always confirm the day of your visit.

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