Blackwater River Correctional Facility: inmate search, address, visiting and mail
Official contact details for families, plus how Florida sentence credits work. From FDC sources.
Address and phone
Blackwater River Correctional Facility
5914 Jeff Ates Road, Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-4100
From the official FDC page. [Source]
Facility facts
| Type | Adult institution |
|---|---|
| Population | Male |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
Education and programs
- Pre-GED/GED
- "ABE" Adult Basic Education
- Barbering
- Desktop publishing
- Electrical - Residential
- Environmental Services
- Global Logistics
- Technical Support Specialist
From the FDC facility page. [FDC]
Visiting
Visiting hours listed by FDC: [FDC]
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST
- Everyone 12 or older must send the Visitation Application (DC6-111A) to Classification at the person's current facility, by mail or email. Processing takes about 30 days. [FDC visiting]
- You cannot apply while the person is still in reception.
- Once approved, fill out the Visitation Scheduling form each week, between Monday 5:00 AM and Wednesday 5:00 PM ET.
- Regular visiting is Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Schedules change. Call (850) 983-4100 or check FDC before every trip.
Mail and phone
- Routine mail goes to the central scanning center, not the prison: Inmate's last name, first name, DC#, PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. It is delivered electronically. [FDC mail]
- Legal and privileged mail still goes to the institution. Since September 15, 2025, legal mail needs an attorney registration number and tracking number.
How sentence credits work here
Credit rules come from Florida law and are the same at every FDC facility. Read Florida's current good-time and earned-time rules, with sources.
FAQ
How do I find someone at Blackwater River Correctional Facility?
Use the official FDC Inmate Search. Search by name or FDC number. The record shows the person's current facility.
What is the address of Blackwater River Correctional Facility?
5914 Jeff Ates Road, Milton, FL 32583. Phone: (850) 983-4100. Source: the FDC facility page.
How do I send mail to someone at Blackwater River Correctional Facility?
Routine mail goes to the central scanning center, not the prison: Inmate's last name, first name, DC#, PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. It is delivered electronically.
Sources: FDC facility page · FDC visiting · FDC mail · Last verified: · Corrections