Mule Creek State Prison, Maximum security prison in Ione, California, US.
Mule Creek State Prison is a correctional facility for men in Ione, California. The compound holds multiple housing units, administrative structures, and security zones across a sprawling site at the base of the gold country foothills.
The California corrections system opened this facility in June 1987 to handle growing incarceration demands. By 2005, the compound became the state's first prison devoted entirely to housing individuals requiring protective separation.
The institution operates educational programs and rehabilitation services, including addiction recovery groups, veterans support, and vocational training courses.
Visitors must arrange appointments ahead of time and bring valid identification. Specific clothing rules apply during set visiting periods and must be followed closely.
The compound offers addiction recovery programs and veteran support along with job training for those incarcerated. These initiatives aim to ease the transition after release and provide new opportunities for participants.
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