$8 - $18 / night

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Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

31 Reviews

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Location

Bluewater Lake State Park Campground is located in New Mexico

Directions

Exit Interstate 40 at exit 63 ( Prewitt) onto Hwy 412. Go south 7 miles on Hwy 412 ends at the park entrance.

Coordinates

35.30229489 N
108.107287 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

$8 - $18

/ night

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Reservations

(505) 876-2391

Jennifer W.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 11, 2024

Nice find

Great campground. Not far off I-40. Lots of sites. Most have a level, gravel tent pad, table and fire ring. Vault toilets in abundance. One bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. Separate shower house was closed when we were here. Some electric sites. Some large level pull thrus. Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake. There were horses roaming through the campground. Mostly empty this April midweek. Good trails for hiking. I only saw one water pump in the park. There is an EV charging station.

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Month of VisitMay

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Teresa T.

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

Nice State Park

The campsites are nice but not very level. If you're coming after November you need to be here before 5:00 or the gates are locked. The water was very infected with blue green algae but also very pretty. The hikes are nice because the water is low you can walk all the way around the lake almost. Not very many electric sites but inexpensive if you get one.

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Month of VisitDecember

Kevin Z.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 20, 2023

Breath taking lake view for only $8

Not far from I40. Very quiet and beautiful lake view for only $8 (dry camping). Hook up optionally available.

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Month of VisitNovember

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mitchd

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2023

Nice camp

Various campsite types at this lakeside park. Most are non electric but I got an electric site as it was hot. A few trails and a nice family atmosphere. Unfortunately lake was choked with algae (seasonal) so I didn’t swim. Also some trash around. Good prices and sites though.

Month of VisitSeptember

Salo C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2023

Pretty NM Sunset

Area is very well maintained! Restrooms and showers were immaculate.

Watch out for the wild horses and their droppings.

Plenty of spots if you’re sleeping in a hammock.

Month of VisitJuly

Kevin H.

Legend

Reviewed May. 17, 2023

Great park Limited level sites

If I offered s as my advise, check the fires before committing. Limited electric sites. I think more than 60% of sites were not level. We’re self-leveling but took site B - dry camping, level and fitted between 2 ADA sites. We loved being so remote. Verizon/Visible/ Starlink all worked great

Great staff. Patrolled by rangers frequently, so felt safe

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Month of VisitJune

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Randall Z.

Guide

Reviewed May. 9, 2023

Pretty scenic and Wild Horses

Lake was muddy brown, not blue. First come, first served and we arrived before noon, but no electric sites were available. Views of lake and surrounding juniper covered mesas was good. Early in morning horses grazed right through our campsite.

Sitecampsite was up on ridge.

Month of VisitJune

Shirley M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2022

Decent campgrounds

Good campsites. Clean showers and full hook ups as well as low key pull through sites. None of the sites are close to the water but only a short hike or drive. Catch release Tiger Muskie was the fishing my husband was after.

Sitewe had lakeside view A and #34

Month of VisitJuly

Alex M.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2022

Another hidden gem

This place was fantastic. The rates are dirt cheap, but the park is worth many times more. I came in without a reservation and found a huge pull-through campsite on the hill, with a clear view of the lake (it is indeed blue). There was a deep and broad terrace for picnic table and tent, and some pines for shade. It was a little windy when I visited, but not uncomfortably so. It was dark and quiet at night, and I slept well.

The bathroom nearest my campsite was a vault toilet, but a clean one. Real bathrooms are available at the visitor center, a long walk north of my tent.

I recommend following the trail at the north end of the campground for a nice view of the dam (it was a 10 to 15 minute hike for me, narrow but level). The lake is also open for boating and fishing, with a launch ramp near the campground.

The only downside I can think of was the trash I found at my campsite, mostly bottle caps. I spent a few minutes picking it up before I left.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Anna H.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 27, 2022

Camped under a ridiculous amount of stars

In was a dreamy March evening, Colton, Elliot, and Ed drove in to Bluewater lake state park at 9:30 PM. It was post staff hours but we were allowed to park outside and do an easy, flat hike into the camp site. Lots of clean, empty sites, plus clean bathroom . The campsite numbers were hard to find but it’s chill. Got super cold during this time of year at night, so come ready with hats, gloves, and sleeping pads.

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Month of VisitApril

Dan N.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 15, 2022

Great campground in January!

So we were very lucky that we decided to check out this campground, it is absolutely gorgeous! There was not a single other camper here so we got a nice level spot with power. It was a bit cold, got down to 15, there was some leftover snow in some spots but nothing that was a problem. Last night something was bugging the dogs so I looked outside to see a herd of wild horses grazing next to our camper! There are lots of good hiking trails. The water is still on here and the dump stations are open if needed.

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Month of VisitFebruary

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Jenni C.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 14, 2021

Off season

At first we thought we were the only ones here. The bathrooms were closed and locked. Didn’t care for the ‘outhouse’ (not the name they were called).

SiteR1

Month of VisitJanuary

Randy M.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 17, 2021

Nice for a November site

Easy off the 40. Sites are a little close for me. Only vault toilets are open. Only around 15 electric sites and most aren't level. But the views and sunsets are beautiful. The water is nice. Only 5 other campers here. Paid $14.00. Well worth that.

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Month of VisitDecember

Gregory S.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021

Gate closed early in the off season

Looked like a cool place to stay, but when we arrived at 5:45pm the gate was locked!!

Not sure why they need a gate, but it closes at 5pm in the off season

Month of VisitDecember

Dan

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 3, 2021

Beautiful setting and sites

Very clean and warm showers. Vault toilets are very clean as well. A lot of very scenic campsites. Some well shaded with juniper and pinion trees.

Site69

Month of VisitNovember

Kim S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2021

First come first served,

Lovely clean campground. $10 for non reserved, or $8 for on the shore. Large sites, some reserved sites have electricity.

Sitefirst come first served at North point Campground

Month of VisitOctober

Bernadette T.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

Bluewater in the land of enchantment

The camp sites are well laid out with picnic table. The bath room was primitive and I didn’t check out the showers. The lake and the area is enchanting!! It was my first visit to New Mexico and for sure I will be back! The lake is large and has fishing.

Site42

Month of VisitSeptember

Sharron D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Blue Water

Great for fishing, camp sites have easy access, a d easy boataunch

Site5

Month of VisitJuly

Maria Y.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2021

Lakeside camping

Great area to camp in although it is monsoon season so we got rained out for six hours the first night. This park has a lot of campsites primitive, no electric, electric, full hook ups, seen a lot of RVs parked right next to the lake. They have showers facilities with warm water, bathrooms located throughout the park,

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Month of VisitAugust

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Kendrick

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2021

Very nice waterfront camping

Very nice park & camping area. Wild horses & jack rabbits present. We dispersed & parked our truck camper right on the shoreline for $8. The hook up sites over looked the water (paved pad, pavilion, fire ring, 30&50 amp electric) bathrooms, showers, dump station. Boat ramp. Nice Pike and Muskie for the anglers.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Ben G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2021

Great spot for a short getaway.

Beautiful lake, wonderful views, great staff, and spacious sites. Wished there were a bit more trees though. Will be going back when we can.

Site14, upper electric loop

Month of VisitJuly

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Christina H.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2021

Quiet and beautiful

We stayed away from lake because of our dogs. They tend to bark if people go by. The space was nice but the sites were too close for us. I preferred more space for privacy but we’re new to RVing, so perhaps this is normal. Park Ranger was very nice and helped us settle in. The view to the canyon and hills was beautiful. I’m not sure we’ll stay again because we’d like more space and water hookups. But other than that, it was a beautiful spot!

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Month of VisitJuly

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Annamarie F.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 28, 2021

Beautiful and peaceful

This is a wonderful campground. Our site (A) was perfectly level on a concrete pad. The site came with a large fire ring conveniently located in the rear part of the concrete pad and a picnic table covered with a roofed shelter. The site was clean, spacious, and even though it was not a lake side site, it had a beautiful view of the lake. Right now I’m watching a mix of snow and rain create a misty and magical landscape. My Verizon service varies from 2 - 4 bars. I would definitely stay here again!!!

SiteA

Month of VisitMay

William M.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2021

Lakefront camping

Uncrowded when we were there State park located right on a man-made lake. unfortunately, the lake level is extremely low! Decent sites each with picnic table and fire pit some with shade canopies others with a little natural tree cover, not a lot of privacy. Pit toilets, no drinking water available except at maybe the RV sites with hookups and at the pump outstation? Weak cell signal. Seems more suited for RV's.

Month of VisitMay

pamela

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2021

Bluewater

Fishing, camping, hiking! During Pinon season you can expect some yummy seeds!

Month of VisitMarch

Pat R.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

Amazing, well kept and beautiful!

There aren’t many electric sites if that’s important to you and some say they’re no level. Ours was.

Austin C.

Legend

Reviewed May. 28, 2019

Road Trip Gem

Found this campsite heading west on I-40 on a memorial day weekend road trip last minute. Had 40 designated campsites with about 1/2 reservable online and 1/2 first come first serve. They also allow dispersed camping along the lake and there were probably 50+ groups of people in RVs and trailers comfortably spaced.

Wild horses roaming around the lake were also pretty cool.

We took a designated campsite overlooking the lake and added this park to the list of places to return to.

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Sara S.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2018

Large Campground with lake front camping

Great state run campground with options from primitive to full hook ups at great prices. The primitive camping is all along the lake so you can park and walk right in with your canoe or SUP. Playground for the kiddos, lots of areas to explore with the puppers, and plenty of bathrooms and Ramadas available for day use. Boat ramp for those so inclined and good fishing for any anglers out there. The staff running the camp were so enthusiastic and friendly, you’ll want to plan a trip back ASAP.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Elizabeth A.

Guide

Reviewed May. 1, 2018

Very cool area

Bluewater Lake SP is a unique campground in regards to the layout. You can pull up to all of the sites, and you can overlook the lake, be on the lake, be a little further away, private, have neighbors, really what ever you want. Checking in was very easy and the folks were quite nice. Also there were random horses and donkey’s walking around??? So that was a fun surprise.

Month of VisitJuly

Sara S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2016

oasis in the desert

This was the only lake we saw on our trip to the cattle ranch in New Mexico ;) The park is lovely and we truly enjoyed our time here. There is a nice beach as well as boating and fishing. The campground is broken up into a couple areas. Our site was somewhat shaded, which was nice in the heat of the summer. Very cool sites overlooking the lake. I wouldn’t say the sites are secluded, but it’s still a neat place. I haven’t been to many state parks in New Mexico so it was a unique experience!