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

Wasco State Prison

(661) 758-8400 ext. 6902 (Sgt D. Henry); ext. 7864/7865 (Office Tech J. Cruz)

Open for in-person visiting

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

Visiting hours

In-person visitingFacility A/M + Reception Center: Fri 12:00pm-6:30pm, Sat/Sun 8:00am-2:30pm. RHU separate: Fri 12:00-1:30pm, Sat/Sun 8:00-10:00am AND 10:15am-12:15pm (two blocks)

Before you go — checklist

Dress code

Not restated on this page - links to statewide policy

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 12:00pm-2:00pm; Sat/Sun 8:00am-10:00am - NOT available for Reception Center inmates at all (appointment-only since 7/7/2023)

Know before you go

! STATUS: Open with Exceptions - active document-scanning system outage, bring physical birth certificates/doctor's notes until further notice (page updated same-day as our check, confirming active maintenance); parolee pickup/dropoff relocated to Bakersfield Amtrak/Greyhound station, not the facility gate (except specific reentry programs); 30min grace period; Reception Center uses 'WSP-RC' naming distinct from main facility

Contacts

Visiting sergeant(661) 758-8400 ext. 6902 (Sgt D. Henry); ext. 7864/7865 (Office Tech J. Cruz)

EmailWSPVideoVisiting@cdcr.ca.gov (holiday scheduling only)

Friends Outside visitor center

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

Phone(661) 758-8332

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) 758-8400 ext 5046

Fax(661) 758-7093

EmailCDCRWSPLitigationCoordinator@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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