Bluewater Lake
Open year-round. Reservations accepted May 15 through September 15; remaining sites are first-come-first-served. Winter sites (November 1 to March 31) are all first-come-first-served. Stage II fire restrictions are in effect through July 31, 2026, prohibiting campfires and charcoal; propane/LPG stoves are permitted.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 11:52AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central and northwest New Mexico as well as the South Central Mountains and Eastern Lincoln County. This includes the Ruidoso area burn scars. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Soils are very saturated from days of soaking rainfall. Rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour may occur with storms Friday afternoon and evening. Wildfire burn scars, urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated are most at risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding. Storms across western New Mexico will end during the evening, but storms could persist as late as Midnight in the Lincoln County portion of the Watch. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 3:42PM MDT until September 18 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Acoma Pueblo, McCartys, Skyline-Ganipa, San Fidel, Acomita Lake, Acomita, North Acomita Village, Seama and Paraje. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bluewater Lake State Park is a high-desert camping destination in northwestern New Mexico, perched at 7,400 feet elevation about 28 miles west of Grants. The park surrounds a 1,200-acre reservoir created by the damming of Bluewater Creek, offering 149 developed campsites spread across multiple campground loops. Sites range from primitive non-electric spots at Canyonside and Pinon Cliff to full 30-amp electric hookups at the Upper and Lower Electric Loops. Lakeside and Northpoint campgrounds provide shoreline access, and boat-in camping is also available. The park offers modern amenities including restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, vault toilets throughout the campgrounds, an RV dump station, playground, and visitor center. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 50-60 feet with pull-through driveways available. Bluewater Lake is one of New Mexico's premier tiger muskie fisheries and also supports rainbow trout, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Additional activities include hiking, birding, horseback riding, and winter ice fishing when conditions permit. Reservations are accepted May 15 through September 15, with half of sites held for first-come-first-served. During winter months all sites become first-come-first-served only. An EV charging station is available at the park.
Directions
From Grants, NM, travel west on I-40 for approximately 17 miles to Exit 63 (Prewitt/Bluewater Lake). Turn south on NM-412 and continue 7 miles to the park entrance at 30 Bluewater State Park Road, Prewitt, NM 87045.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 120ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Mark.Brown@emnrd.nm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (505) 876-2391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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