Limon Correctional Facility Overview
Limon Correctional Facility, often shortened to LCF, is operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections. It is located on Highway 71 south of the town of Limon and about 80 miles east of Denver. The CDOC facility page lists Gilbert Caley as warden and identifies LCF as a Level IV prison with close, medium, minimum restricted, and minimum custody populations.
Limon Correctional Facility sits inside Lincoln County, but it is not the Lincoln County Jail. That distinction is essential. A person arrested in Lincoln County and waiting for bond or first appearance normally starts in the county jail in Hugo. Limon custody applies after a person is sentenced into CDOC custody. State prison searches use the CDOC Offender Search, not the sheriff phone line or local jail records request.
The facility page gives several physical details that make Limon distinct: 320 acres, 36 acres enclosed by a 4,000-foot double-perimeter fence, 13 buildings, 377,400 square feet, and six general-population living units. Units 1 and 2 house close custody. Units 3, 4, and 5 house medium custody general population. Units 4 and 6 are incentive units for eligible medium, minimum restricted, and minimum custody offenders.
Limon Correctional Facility Population
CDOC points readers to current population and capacity reports for Limon Correctional Facility, but the exact current Limon row was not text-extractable in the research pass. The facility page does provide custody mix detail: close custody 33.4 percent and medium or minimum restricted custody 66.5 percent. Those figures should be read as CDOC prison population context, not Lincoln County Jail population data.
| Measure | CDOC Detail | Lookup Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Custody type | Close, medium, minimum restricted, and minimum custody | Sentenced state prison custody |
| Close custody share | 33.4 percent | CDOC facility-page custody mix |
| Medium/minimum restricted share | 66.5 percent | CDOC facility-page custody mix |
| Current population row | Linked by CDOC reports | Exact row not captured in research |
Lookup Limon Correctional Facility Inmates
Use the CDOC Offender Search to find a sentenced Colorado prisoner at Limon Correctional Facility. CDOC's search fields include DOCNO, last name, first name, gender, and a required human verification prompt. This tool covers state prison custody and should not be used as the first stop for someone who was just arrested and booked into Lincoln County Jail.
- Open CDOC Offender Search.
- Search by DOCNO when known, or enter last name and first name.
- Use gender only if it helps narrow a common name.
- Complete the verification prompt and submit the search.
- Confirm whether the listed facility is Limon Correctional Facility before using LCF visitation, mail, or money rules.
The CDOC offender search screenshot in the manifest shows the official search form used for state prison custody.
The form is a prison locator. It is not a Lincoln County jail roster, county booking-photo gallery, or court docket.
Limon Correctional Facility Contact
Use Limon Correctional Facility contacts for state prison questions, visiting appointment issues, facility mail instructions, and CDOC custody matters. Use the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for local jail custody instead. CDOC statewide records, money, visitation, and inmate-contact rules may also apply, so confirm current requirements before sending funds, mail, or visiting applications.
Limon Correctional Facility
49030 State Hwy 71 South
Limon, CO 80826
719-775-9221 switchboard
Visiting office: 719-775-8921
State prison operated by CDOC
Limon Correctional Facility Visits
Limon visits follow CDOC prison rules. In-person visitation is posted for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and appointments are handled through the visiting office or facility email. Applications are returned to Limon Correctional Facility, Visitation, 49030 State Hwy 71, Limon, CO 80826, or emailed to the facility visiting address. Denial review requests go to the warden at the same facility address.
| Visit Item | Schedule or Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Friday in-person | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Appointment required. |
| Saturday in-person | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Appointment required. |
| Sunday in-person | 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM | Appointment required. |
| Appointment calls | Monday to Wednesday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM | Appointments cannot be made more than seven days in advance. |
| Video visitation | Available through Securus Technologies | CDOC video rules and conduct limits apply. |
Limon Prison Visit Rules
CDOC visitation rules are more detailed than county jail rules. Visitors and offenders must follow employee instructions, supervise minor children, and avoid exchanging objects except allowed vending-machine items. Dress rules prohibit exposed cleavage, back, or midriff, spaghetti straps, short skirts or pant legs, visible undergarments, sheer or torn clothing, and clothing that resembles offender attire. Shoes are required, and jewelry and head coverings are limited unless an accommodation applies.
CDOC video-visit rules also restrict conduct. Prohibited conduct includes criminal activity, driving, nudity, sexual behavior, weapons or drugs display, gang or security-threat-group display, unlawful activity, recording, filming, or livestreaming. Confirm the current CDOC rules before scheduling because statewide visitation policy can change.
Limon Facility Mail Money
CDOC statewide money rules apply at Limon Correctional Facility. Each incarcerated individual has an inmate account used for canteen items such as phone time, stamps, writing materials, food, clothing, and hygiene items. CDOC partners with JPay, Western Union, and GTL/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Money sent before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time is generally available the next day, but CDOC advises allowing two to three days before a canteen order.
| Service | CDOC Channel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| JPay | JPay.com, phone, or MoneyGram | JPay phone 1-800-574-5729; MoneyGram receive code 6556. |
| Western Union | Online, phone, or cash location | Code city CODOC, state CO, with DOC number and last name. |
| GTL/ConnectNetwork | ConnectNetwork.com or phone | Phone 1-888-988-4768. |
| Mandatory withholding | At least 20 percent | CDOC withholds for court-ordered fines, fees, restitution, or child support owed. |
Use CDOC contact-an-inmate rules for mail and communication. Do not use Lincoln County Jail mail photocopy rules or LIAM Safe instructions for Limon unless CDOC specifically directs it.
Limon Correctional Facility Programs
Limon's CDOC facility page identifies Unit 4 as an incentive unit connected to positive behavior and program participation. Unit 4 programming includes higher education, seminary, the Restoring Honor veterans' pod, and Correctional Industries. CDOC also notes educational and work opportunities for the offender population. These are prison programs for sentenced offenders, not county jail services.
CDOC statewide reentry and parole services may also apply as a person approaches release. Those statewide programs are not the same as Lincoln County Jail's Southern Health Partners medical and post-release support references. The correct agency depends on custody status: CDOC for state prison, sheriff for local jail.
Limon and Lincoln County Jail
Limon Correctional Facility and Lincoln County Jail are often confused because both are in Lincoln County. They serve different legal stages. The county jail handles local arrest, booking, bond, and pretrial or short local sentences. Limon handles sentenced state prison custody after court proceedings and CDOC classification.
| Issue | Limon Correctional Facility | Lincoln County Jail |
|---|---|---|
| Custody type | Sentenced CDOC offenders | Local arrestees, pretrial detainees, and local sentences |
| Lookup path | CDOC Offender Search | Sheriff phone, VINELink, LCSO records request |
| Visits | CDOC approval, appointments, and prison rules | County jail Saturday visitation rules |
| Money | JPay, Western Union, GTL/ConnectNetwork | Cash by hand, mailed check or money order, Inmate Canteen |