Two children and an adult paddle an aluminum sided canoe on a lake.
Tent Rocks
Swim Beach Day Use Area
Cochiti Lake 4
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Featured amenities

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About Cochiti Campground

Cochiti Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation. The lake offers two public recreation areas: Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla Peak on the east side. Both sides offer spectacular scenic views of the water and surrounding mountains. The Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest earth-fill dams in the United States, and also one of the largest in the world. The lake derives its name from the Indian Pueblo on the Cochiti Reservation.

Available sites

80 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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80 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 040, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: ELK RUN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 054, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 055, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 056, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 057, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 059, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 064, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 065, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 067, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 068, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 069, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 070, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 071, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 073, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 074, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 075, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 076, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 077, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 078, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 080, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 13 ft · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 10, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 11, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 14, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 16, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 29, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 32, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 33, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 34, Loop: JUNI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1277 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Cochiti Campground offers beautiful views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Many visitors enjoyed activities like tubing on Cochiti Lake and appreciated the cleanliness of the campground and restrooms. However, some noted issues with water access, maintenance of facilities, and occasional lack of supervision from staff. Overall, most campers had positive experiences and expressed a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 1277 reviews

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5 stars 58.2% (743)
4 stars 24.6% (314)
3 stars 8.2% (105)
2 stars 6.6% (84)
1 star 2.4% (31)

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christine c

Verified

May 15, 2026 Stayed at: 073, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT

Beautiful place and very clean

Showers needed some attention as not hot enough and got the whole place wet

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Peter B

Verified

May 13, 2026 Stayed at: 34, Loop: JUNI

Used site 34, Juniper loop May 1 to May 6 and had great view of the area. Good location w/ others near but not on top of us, bathroom and shower a two minute walk away. Had shelter w/ picnic table behind us but didn't use it, level site side to side, water and electric w/in easy reach. Visited Overlook site, a trail or two for walking. Unfortunately windy time of year so never put up awning on trailer. Location was 30 minutes or so from big establishments, less if a convenience store w/gas would suffice,but worth the daily views of the sky and mountains

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Colleen M

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May 12, 2026 Stayed at: 15, Loop: JUNI

Great campground! Fabulous views, great sites!

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Warren G

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May 11, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

Had an excellent view of the lake and the mountains. Campground was very quiet with sites spaced well apart. The shower house in the Buffalo Loop could use some attention. One toilet of the two was not operable and one shower of the two was also not operable.

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Sarah K

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May 11, 2026 Stayed at: 045, Loop: ELK RUN

Love this park so much!

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Larry R

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May 8, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

Restrooms need cleaning on more regular basis

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Larry R

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May 8, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: JUNI

Had site directly across from the restrooms, granted most times have bad odor, by 2pm the smell was overwhelming to the point of being nauseous.

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Val M

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May 7, 2026 Stayed at: 078, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT

We loved the campground. The non-electric sites were concrete and level. The camp is well maintained and has beautiful scenery.

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Carlton F

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May 7, 2026 Stayed at: 048, Loop: ELK RUN

Good Campground
Paved sites were good
Lake access was a bit of a distance but worth the walk, good kayaking
Roads in the area were pretty good for cycling
Negative - the comfort station ie restrooms were in need of serious cleaning and repairs unfortunately

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Patty W

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May 6, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

Campsites are very unlevel. The area has lots to offer. Campground has nothing.

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Location & Directions for Cochiti Campground

82 Dam Crest Rd, Pena Blanca, NM 87041 United States

Elevation: 1,668 ft

Getting There

From Albuquerque, New Mexico, take Interstate 25 north to exit 259. Turn west on State Route 22 and proceed through Pena Blanca to the park office and recreation area.

Nearest town

Pena Blanca, NM - 6.1 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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