Green Haven Correctional Facility: New York's Closest Prison to the Canadian Border

Location and Proximity

Green Haven Correctional Facility, situated in the town of Beekman, is the nearest New York State correctional facility to Canada. It lies approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of the Canadian border.

Significance

Its proximity to the international boundary makes it a notable reference point for border security and correctional geography in the region.