It is located in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Alger County, on the south side of Munising.

[citation needed] The facility is surrounded by double fences with razor-ribbon wire and gun towers.

Electronic detection systems and patrol vehicles are also utilized to maintain perimeter security.

[1] Until June 2009, the facility housed maximum security prisoners, but was refitted to house lower security Level IV prisoners following the closing of Standish Maximum Correctional Facility.

[2][3] The facility offers libraries, barbering, education programs, substance-abuse treatment, psychotherapy, and religious services.