Red Bluff Reservoir

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.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Fees

  • None.

Season/Hours

  • Open year-round. 

Activities

  • Boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, horseback riding.

Facilities

  • Boat Ramp

Special Rules

  • Do not camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius.
  • Possess or use fireworks
  • Leave a campfire unattended or fail to completely extinguish after use

Phone

575-234-5972

Email

BLM_NM_PDO_Mail@blm.gov

Activities

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BOATING
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CAMPING
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FISHING
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PICNICKING
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Geographic Coordinates

32.003379, -103.98086

Directions

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.

Fees

None

Stay Limit

14 Days before