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Reviewed Apr. 25, 2025

Lovely Quiet Camping

Nice host greeted us and explained where the best sites were for our very large 5th Wheel. The sites with power were already taken, but we can boondock and the pull-through sites were great. Lovely view of the lake with a gorgeous sunset. We wish we weren't just passing through and could stay more than overnight ($20). Pricing differential for NM residents ($15). Prices go up and online reservations begin May 1.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Grace D., April 25, 2025
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Grace D., April 25, 2025
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2024

WINDY

Campgrounds easy to access.  I did not have a site reservation, buit there were lots of vacent pads available.   Nice view of the lake.   Only drawback was the all night  incessant  winds.  They were strong, gusty and loud.  So strong they collapsed my tent on top of me. Notmuch sleep that night.  It might have been where I was (pad 44),  They were still strong in the morning, but I noticed they were less/non existant at the campsites near the main entrance.  Just bewaye and be prepared.

Month of VisitOctober
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.

Site74
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Jennifer W., April 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Jennifer W., April 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Jennifer W., April 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Jennifer W., April 11, 2024
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.

Site15
Month of VisitNovember
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 VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by mitchd , August 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by mitchd , August 6, 2023
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 VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Salo C., June 16, 2023
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

SiteB
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kevin H., May 17, 2023
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 VisitMay
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 VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Shirley M., July 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Shirley M., July 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Shirley M., July 12, 2022
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 VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Alex M., June 16, 2022
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.

Sitenorthside camp ground
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Anna H., March 27, 2022
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 VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Dan N., January 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Dan N., January 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Dan N., January 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Dan N., January 15, 2022
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 VisitDecember
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.

Site6
Month of VisitNovember
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 VisitNovember
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 VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Dan , October 3, 2021
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 VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kim S., September 10, 2021
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 VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Bernadette T., August 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Bernadette T., August 15, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Blue Water

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

Site5
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Sharron D., August 13, 2021
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,



Sitelakeside primitive
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Maria Y., July 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Maria Y., July 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Maria Y., July 19, 2021
  • night fishing
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.

Sitedispersed shoreline
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kendrick , July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kendrick , July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kendrick , July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kendrick , July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Kendrick , July 14, 2021
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 VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Ben G., July 1, 2021
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 VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Christina H., June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Christina H., June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Christina H., June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Christina H., June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Christina H., June 8, 2021
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 VisitApril
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 VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2021

Bluewater

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

Month of VisitFebruary
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.

  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Bluewater Lake State Park Campground by Austin C., May 28, 2019