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Bluewater Lake State Park

Announcements

For reservations you can reach Reserve America at 877-664-7787
    Posting Dates: 02-27-2021 - ongoing
Seasonal hours for Bluewater Lake State Park: April 1st to Oct 30th 6am to 9pm Nov 1st to Mar 31st 7am to 5pm
    Posting Dates: 01-11-2022 - ongoing
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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
    Posting Dates: 08-22-2023 - ongoing
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material
    Posting Dates: 08-22-2023 - ongoing
Bluewater Lake has an EV Charging Station. Please be aware of our seasonal entrance hours: April 1st to Oct 30th 6am to 9pm Nov 1st to Mar 31st 7am to 5pm
    Posting Dates: 12-17-2023 - ongoing
We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.
    Posting Dates: 08-01-2024 - ongoing

Closures

We apologize for the inconvenience as our shower house is closed temporarily for repair
    Posting Dates: 10/20/2024 - 1/31/2025

Restrictions

Fireworks are always prohibited at Bluewater Lake State Park
    Posting Dates: 4/30/2018 - ongoing
Wood gathering for camp fires is prohibited within state park boundaries.
    Posting Dates: 4/30/2018 - ongoing
OHV's, ATV's and Dirt bikes are not allowed within park boundries. For information on approved areas and trails in which to recreate, you can visit the Cibola National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola/ or
    Posting Dates: 5/1/2020 - ongoing
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. 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
    Posting Dates: 8/22/2023 - ongoing
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material
    Posting Dates: 8/22/2023 - ongoing

Boating Conditions

Excellent
Elevation (MSL): 7,380.000
Surface (Acres): 1,136.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 11,360.000
    Last Updated 11/11/2024



Job Opportunities

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Seasonal Jobs

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Volunteer Positions

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ADDRESS & PHONE

30 Bluewater State Park Road
Prewitt NM 87045
505-876-2391

 
 
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