Wasco State Prison, State correctional facility in Wasco, California, United States.
The prison spans across 634 acres and includes four main facilities, each containing separate housing units, dining areas, and recreational spaces.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation established this facility in 1991 as the first of two reception centers in Kern County.
The prison offers educational programs through partnerships with local colleges, providing inmates opportunities for rehabilitation and skill development.
Located at 701 Scofield Avenue, the facility processes new inmates through classification and evaluation procedures before their permanent placement.
The prison maintains a 400-bed medium custody section and provides institutional maintenance services through its minimum custody workforce.
Location: California
Inception: 1991
Official opening: 1991
GPS coordinates: 35.59390,-119.40900
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:19
Avenal State Prison
77 km
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
40.4 km
Painted Rock
64.6 km
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
31 km
Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
52.3 km
Zalud House
64 km
Fox Theater
42.5 km
Kern National Wildlife Refuge
25.4 km
Memorial Stadium
44.9 km
California Living Museum
50.7 km
Pixley National Wildlife Refuge
36.2 km
Kern County Museum
41.8 km
The Forty Acres
21.8 km
Wasco Union High School
5.7 km
Beale Memorial Clock Tower
41.8 km
Bakersfield City Hall
43 km
Bakersfield Museum of Art
43.6 km
Bakersfield California Building
42.9 km
The Fort
49.6 km
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
42.8 km
Baker Branch Library
44.6 km
Tevis Block
42.7 km
Calloway Canal
17.6 km
Jastro Building
42.6 km
Shafter Research Station
13.8 km
Kern County Chamber of Commerce Building
41.8 km
Kern Veterans Memorial
43.9 km
Alano Club Of Bakersfield
42.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes