Western Region

Augusta Correctional Center (close custody male institution)

Located on 841 acres outside the town of Craigsville in Augusta County.

Daniel A. Braxton, Warden

1821 Estaline Valley Road
Craigsville, Virginia 24430
(540) 997-7000

Security Level 3 - Assignment Criteria:

Single, multiple, & Life + sentences must have served 20 consecutive years on sentence.
No disruptive behavior for at least past 24 months prior to consideration for a transfer to any less-secure facility.

Specifications:

Opened - 1986
Average Daily Population (June 2008) - 1,097
Special Populations - NA
Special Programs - NA
Site Additions/Upgrades - 1987, M and N buildings added
Virginia Correctional Enterprises -Clothing/Shoe Industry

Directions From Richmond:

Take I-64 West to junction with I-81. Take I-81 South for about 3/4 mile; Take exit 220 to Route 262 West (bypass); Proceed on Route 262 for about 4 miles to State Route 254 West; Take 254 to Buffalo Gap; Take State Route 42 to Augusta Springs, then turn left onto State Route 811; Proceed 1/4 mile, turn left onto State Route 601, proceed 5 miles to center.