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 17 at 1:34AM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 9 AM UNTIL 9 PM DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NORTH CENTRAL AND WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY... .After poor humidity recovery that occurred Tuesday night, hot, dry, and windy conditions will develop today in response to strengthening northwest flow aloft. Abundant sunshine will produce strong atmospheric mixing with record and near record high temperatures. A few to 12 hours of single-digit humidity are also forecast in most locations. Poor humidity recovery will then recur tonight. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105) and the Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106). * TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, except 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in Socorro County. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 5 to 12 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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