Jean Conservation Camp

Facility Facts

Opened in 1988 with the ability to house 288 inmates, and is the only female facility in the state of Nevada. Currently the Nevada Division of Forestry has 9 crew supervisor positions with the ability to employ 130-140 inmates in conservation related projects and in emergency response activities.

Project Work

Over the past three years, Jean Camp has averaged 382,448 hours working on projects both paid and community based each year. Over the last three years, Jean Camp has brought in $1,433,101 in project revenue.

Community work for: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson and Clark County
Assists the following agencies: Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas Water Authority, Boulder City Vetran Cemetery, Boulder State Museum, State Parks, Spring Preserve, Clark County Water Reclamation, BLM, USFS, and Nevada Department of Transportation.

Emergency Response

Over the past two years, Jean Camp has responded to 28 emergency assignments and has worked approximately 12,320 hours working on emergency incidents. All incidents not in NDF jurisdiction bring in revenue for the general fund. Emergency responses include wildland fire, search and rescue, ice and snow removal, when there is threat to life and/or property, and flood control. Over the past few years Jean Camp has been requested to assist California in wildland fire control when their resources are stretched thin.
The Jean Camp’s location in the southern area of the state requires them to play a pivotal role in initial attack of fires due to their quick response time to many locations in Southern Nevada.