Can you reserve a site at Red Bluff Reservoir?

No. Red Bluff Reservoir is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Red Bluff Reservoir

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Carlsbad Field Office (Bureau of Land Management NM) · Open Access

2,825 ft
Elevation

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.

32.00338, -103.98086 · 32°0'12.2"N 103°58'51.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jun, down to 59°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	59	64	72	80	88	97	97	95	88	80	68	59
Low °F	30	34	41	48	58	67	71	69	62	50	38	31
Precip in	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	1.0	1.1	2.0	1.6	2.5	1.0	0.7	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 27.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fees

Stay limit: 14 Days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Red Bluff Reservoir

Can you reserve a site at Red Bluff Reservoir?: No. Red Bluff Reservoir is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Red Bluff Reservoir?: 14 Days

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-04.

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