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CIP-Willow River Visitation Center

State Prison

Last Updated: February 22,2024


Visitation Hours

Visiting hours for CIP-Willow River are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 218-372-3101, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Willow River. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

General Visitation Information

Visiting - Challenge Incarceration Program (Willow River)

  • All visits must be scheduled in advance by using the Online Scheduling Option. Schedule Visit Here
  • When scheduling your visit, ensure that you are scheduling on the correct day that the person you are visiting is authorized to visit on. If they are designated as a Clear Tag Squad, they are authorized visits on Saturdays only. If they are designated as a Green Tag Squad, they are authorized visits on Sundays only.
  • When scheduling a visit for a Saturday or a Sunday, the website will be open for scheduling up to 7 days prior to the day you want to visit. Scheduling the visit must be completed prior to the actual visit day within this 7-day time period. You will not be able to schedule a visit within 24 hours of the actual visit day.
  • Each Willow River CIP participant is allowed up to Two 1 hour visits a month on authorized visiting days.
  • Only one 1-hour visit is allowed for each authorized visit day. Cannot combine Two 1-hour visits in 1 day.
  • There can be up to 3 approved visitors allowed in at one time per visit.

Visiting Days

Beginning the first full weekend (Saturday & Sunday) of the month:

Visiting will still be conducted on Holidays that fall on Saturdays or Sundays.