NM State Parks•Prewitt, NM•10.5h from Austin

Bluewater Lake State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$10–18/nt

Hookups

Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

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Highlights

▶ High-elevation reservoir at 7,400 ft — cool even in summer, far less crowded than Elephant Butte
▶ Trophy trout and catfish fishery; natural bridge feature and good birding in the Zuni Mountains
▶ 13 electric sites among 149 developed sites; paved access — supplements the Grants/El Malpais area cluster

Planning Notes

Electric sites fill fast in summer — reserve in advance. 12 miles west of Grants off I-40 via NM-412. Pairs well with Joe Skeen and Coal Mine for a multi-night Grants-area loop.

Contact: (505) 876-2391

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.