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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 12:32AM MDT until June 30 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NORTHEAST PLAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS... .Critical fire weather conditions today focus over west central portions of the state, with elevated to near critical conditions prevailing elsewhere. Isolated dry storms in central and northern New Mexico this afternoon may start new fires and create gusty and erratic outflow wind gusts. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105). * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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