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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
ATTENTION: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Bluewater Lake, NM
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Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Booking Window
Camping
Fri Oct 30 2026 - Fri Apr 30 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Fri Oct 30 2026 - Sun Nov 29 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Day Use
Fri Oct 30 2026 - Fri Apr 30 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Group Use
Fri Oct 30 2026 - Fri Apr 30 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Camping
Fri Oct 30 2026 - Fri Apr 30 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Wed Sep 16 2026
Fri May 14 2027
Peak
Sat May 15 2027
Wed Sep 15 2027
Walk In
Thu Sep 16 2027
Sun May 14 2028
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Courtesy Docks
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Icefishing
- Information Center
- Modern Restrooms
- Park Office
- Picnic Areas
- Playground
- Sailing
- Showers
- Water Skiing
- Watersports
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Walk In Season
Sep 16 2026 -
May 14 2027
Sep 16 2026 -
May 14 2027
Group Use
$60.00-$90.00
Day Use
$10.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Peak Season
May 15 2027 -
Sep 15 2027
May 15 2027 -
Sep 15 2027
Group Use
$60.00-$90.00
Day Use
$10.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Walk In Season
Sep 16 2027 -
May 14 2028
Sep 16 2027 -
May 14 2028
Group Use
$60.00-$90.00
Day Use
$10.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.29972, -108.10861
35°17'59"N, 108°6'31"W
EXIT INTERSTATE 40 AT EXIT 63 (PREWITT) ONTO HWY 412. GO SOUTH 7 MILES ON HWY 412 ENDS AT THE PARK ENTRANCE.
35.29972, -108.10861
35°17'59"N, 108°6'31"W
EXIT INTERSTATE 40 AT EXIT 63 (PREWITT) ONTO HWY 412. GO SOUTH 7 MILES ON HWY 412 ENDS AT THE PARK ENTRANCE.
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