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

Kern Valley State Prison

(661) 721-6300 ext. 5708 / ext. 5712

Open for in-person visiting

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

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFri 11:30am-6:30pm; Sat/Sun 8:00am-2:30pm

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

Not restated on this page

Cash

Not restated on this page

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

Walk-ins

Fri 2:30pm-5:00pm; Sat/Sun 11:00am-1:00pm - not guaranteed, non-contact visits CANNOT be walk-in

Know before you go

! STATUS: Open with Exceptions - Facility D Buildings 7-8 currently on program modification, NO VISITS there; children under 2 always allowed; 15min grace period; TransMetro reunification bus service discontinued 6/30/2024; Form 106 updates mailed to PO Box 3130 Delano CA 93216

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(661) 721-6300 ext. 5708 / ext. 5712

EmailCDCRInstitutionsKVSPVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov

Friends Outside visitor center

HoursThu 8:00am-12:00pm (Admin Day); Fri 11:00am-7:00pm; Sat/Sun/Holidays 7:30am-3:30pm

Phone(661) 725-3912

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(661) 721-6306

Fax(661) 720-4949

EmailCDCRKVSPLitigationCoordinator@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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