Recreation area

Red Bluff Reservoir

Carlsbad · New Mexico — managed by Bureau of Land Management

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Right on the Texas Border, the Red Bluff Reservoir provides access to the Pecos River and boat access to the reservoir created by the Red Bluff Dam. The area provides recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, equestrian use, and wildlife observation.

Getting there

From Loving, New Mexico head south on US Highway 285 S for 21.2 miles. Turn left onto Catfish Road and follow the road for 2.7 miles until you encounter Pecos River.

Contact
575-234-5972

Activities

  • WATER ACCESS
  • BIRDING
  • CANOEING
  • Dispersed Camping
  • HIKING
  • KAYAKING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • BOATING
  • FISHING
  • PICNICKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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