High Desert State Prison, State correctional facility in Indian Springs, Nevada.
High Desert State Prison spans 1,576,000 square feet across a 160-acre site with an electrified fence and seven guard towers for maximum security.
The Nevada Department of Corrections opened High Desert State Prison on September 1, 2000, making it the newest state prison in Nevada.
The Clark County School District manages educational programs through eight classrooms and two libraries, offering inmates opportunities for high school completion and college courses.
The facility maintains approximately 400 security personnel and 67 support staff members to oversee operations for up to 4,176 male inmates.
In September 2024, the prison received death row inmates from Ely State Prison, elevating its security classification to maximum level.
Location: Clark County
Inception: September 1, 2000
GPS coordinates: 36.51250,-115.58200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
Charleston Peak
28.7 km
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
37.7 km
Aliante Casino and Hotel
43.5 km
Downtown Summerlin
45.9 km
Fiesta Rancho
48.6 km
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
23.4 km
TPC at Summerlin
44.4 km
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
48.1 km
Desert National Wildlife Range
31.3 km
Tivoli Village
46.7 km
One Queensridge Place
46.4 km
Mount Charleston Wilderness
29 km
Mummy Mountain
24.5 km
Carpenter Canyon
41.4 km
Tule Springs Ranch
35.4 km
Bridge Mountain
42.8 km
Griffith Peak
31.7 km
Mount Wilson
47.5 km
Las Vegas Indian Colony
28.1 km
Eureka
46.1 km
Harris Mountain
30.3 km
McFarland Peak
23 km
Faith Community Lutheran Church (Las Vegas)
48.7 km
Calico Basin
43.2 km
Oak Creek Canyon
46.5 km
Juniper Canyon
45.2 km
Pine Creek Canyon
44.4 km
Icebox Canyon
41.7 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