Fee: Day use $5 per vehicle NM residents (free Oct 1-Apr 30), $10 non-residents; walk-in/bicycle free. Camping: primitive $10 NM/$15 non-NM, developed $15 NM/$20 non-NM per night; hookups extra (water $5, electric $10, sewer $5).
About this park
Bluewater Lake State Park sits 25 miles west of Grants at 7,554 feet, in a pinon-juniper landscape with views toward the Zuni Mountains. It offers camping, hiking, birding, horseback riding and fishing, and is known for some of the best tiger muskie fishing in the state. The campground has 149 developed sites, 14 of them with electric hookups, plus primitive beach and boat-in camping, group campsites, group picnic shelters, showers, a dump station and a visitor center. Summer gate hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (April 1-October 31) and winter hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are accepted May 15 through September 15.
Bluewater Lake State Park FAQ
Where is Bluewater Lake State Park located?
Bluewater Lake State Park is in Prewitt, New Mexico, at 30 Bluewater State Park Road. GPS coordinates: 35.30194, -108.10694. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Bluewater Lake State Park?
Day use $5 per vehicle NM residents (free Oct 1-Apr 30), $10 non-residents; walk-in/bicycle free. Camping: primitive $10 NM/$15 non-NM, developed $15 NM/$20 non-NM per night; hookups extra (water $5, electric $10, sewer $5). Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Bluewater Lake State Park?
You can call (505) 876-2391. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Bluewater Lake State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Gallo Campground (50.8 mi, reservable)
- Clear Creek Campground (Nm) (86.7 mi, reservable)
- Rio De Las Vacas Campground (87.3 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Bluewater Lake State Park?
This listing was last updated on October 6, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.