Blackwater River State Park

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Bureau of Design and Construction sought a firm to provide professional engineering services for the complete renovation of an existing 29-site campground and utility improvements at Blackwater River State Park. The park, located in the panhandle of Florida, is a favorite attraction amongst the area’s residents and visitors.

DRMP provided design services for this project that involved the complete renovation of a recreational campground site. Improvements included redesign of every campsite including ADA accessible sites, design of new potable water and sanitary sewer system including new hook-ups for each site, design of underground power and pedestals for each site, roadway improvements and stormwater treatment facilities.  The project also included renovation of an existing bath house using an architect that participated on the engineering design team.  Approximately 2-miles of potable water line was also designed to remove the park and campground from well source.  This waterline included design of a directional drilled segment of line beneath the Blackwater River.  A dredge and fill permit and a stormwater permit were obtained from the FDEP.  The project also included preparation and submittal of a Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement.  Development exemptions were secured from local municipalities.  DRMP was involved in the project from preliminary design through final certification of construction documents. 

The improved campgrounds give campers a better quality of life while still enjoying the great outdoors. DRMP’s multi-faceted team provided multiple services for this contract minimizing communication complexity.