Red Bluff Reservoir Near Carlsbad, NM

About 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.

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Carlsbad Field Office , 620 E. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 United States

Elevation: 865 ft

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Nearest town

Carlsbad, NM - 38 mi

About 53 min to downtown

Near Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The closest entrance is: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 32.1 mi · 55 min

Near Guadalupe Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: McKittrick Canyon Entrance

Approximate drive: 52.5 mi · over 1 hr (90 min)

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Sunset Reef Campground

Carlsbad, NM

Sunset Reef Campground features 11 developed campsites, including five RV spaces and six tent sites, equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and grills. Visitors can enjoy free dry camping for up to five nights, with a vault toilet available on-si...

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Whites City

26 mi away

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

29 mi away

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Mentone

31 mi away

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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