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Posted Mar 15, 2026 - 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
Restriction — Stage II Fire restrictions are now in effect
Posted Mar 15, 2026 - 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.
Restriction — OHV's, ATV's and Dirt bikes are not allowed within park…
Posted May 1, 2020 - 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
Restriction — Wood gathering for camp fires is prohibited within state park…
Posted Apr 30, 2018 - Wood gathering for camp fires is prohibited within state park boundaries.
Restriction — Fireworks are always prohibited at Bluewater Lake State Park
Posted Apr 30, 2018 - Fireworks are always prohibited at Bluewater Lake State Park
Announcement — We want everyone to go home safe
Posted Aug 1, 2024 - We want everyone to go home safe. Wear life jackets when in or around water for your safety.
Announcement — Bluewater Lake has an EV Charging Station
Posted Dec 17, 2023 - 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
Announcement — Seasonal hours for Bluewater Lake State Park
Posted Jan 11, 2022 - Seasonal hours for Bluewater Lake State Park: April 1st to Oct 30th 6am to 9pm Nov 1st to Mar 31st 7am to 5pm
Announcement — For reservations you can reach Reserve America at 877-664-7787
Posted Feb 27, 2021 - For reservations you can reach Reserve America at 877-664-7787