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Bluewater Lake State Park

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Stage II Fire restrictions are now in effect. Visitors MAY NOT: Build, maintain, attend, or use a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove INCLUDING fires in developed campgrounds or picnic area. Smoke, EXCEPT inside a vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site while in an area at least three feet in diameter that is cleared of vegetation and flammable materials. Possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. Operate a chainsaw or other equipment. Weld or operate a torch or device with an open flame. Possess or use a motor vehicle off of the road, EXCEPT when parking in an area that is within 10 feet of the road with no vegetation, or parking overnight in a campground or trailhead. Operate or use an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrester. Use explosives.
    Posting Dates: 03-15-2026 - 07-31-2026
Bluewater Lake is now free of ice and is open to recreational boating and fishing.
    Posting Dates: 02-12-2026 - 04-01-2026
Shower facility is temporarily closed due to lack of heat for the building.
    Posting Dates: 12-14-2025 - 04-01-2026
We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.
    Posting Dates: 08-01-2024 - 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
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
For reservations you can reach Reserve America at 877-664-7787
    Posting Dates: 02-27-2021 - ongoing

Closures

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
    Posting Dates: 3/15/2026 - 7/31/2026
Shower facility is temporarily closed due to lack of heat for the building.
    Posting Dates: 12/14/2025 - 4/1/2026

Restrictions

Stage II Fire restrictions are now in effect. Visitors MAY NOT: Build, maintain, attend, or use a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove INCLUDING fires in developed campgrounds or picnic area. Smoke, EXCEPT inside a vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site while in an area at least three feet in diameter that is cleared of vegetation and flammable materials. Possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. Operate a chainsaw or other equipment. Weld or operate a torch or device with an open flame. Possess or use a motor vehicle off of the road, EXCEPT when parking in an area that is within 10 feet of the road with no vegetation, or parking overnight in a campground or trailhead. Operate or use an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrester. Use explosives.
    Posting Dates: 3/15/2026 - 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
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

Boating Conditions

Excellent
Elevation (MSL): 7,368.130
Surface (Acres): 427.000
Volume (Acre Feet): 4,278.000
    Last Updated 3/9/2026



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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