Larch Corrections Center

Larch Corrections Center

15314 NE Dole Valley Road
Yacolt, WA 98675-9531

(360) 260-6300
[Driving Directions] [Aerial Photo]

Notice: Road work in the Yacolt Burn State Forest could delay traffic going to Larch through the summer. Read more about the project.

Superintendent: Eleanor Vernell

Facility at a Glance

Superintendent: Eleanor Vernell
Custody Level: Minimum
Operating Capacity: 480 offenders
Year Opened: 1956

Visiting Information

Visit the Friends and Family website for great information including how to prepare for visiting with children.

Visiting Guidelines
Visitor’s Questionnaire and Parent/Guardian Consent Forms
2012 Visiting Schedule
Calendar of Events

Programs

Educational and Offender Change programs:

Work and Vocational Programs:
  • Adult Basic Education
  • General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Cat adoption program
  • Department of Natural Resources Work Crew
  • Automotive Technician

Community Involvement

Offenders participate in religious activities, toastmasters, Alcoholic Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups as well as donating hand–made jewelry boxes to non–profit organizations for fundraisers.

In 2012 the prison started a cat adoption program. Volunteers from Cuddly Catz, a local shelter, train the offenders to care for the cats. After the cats are trained and socialized, they are placed for adoption.