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.
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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.
COE campgrounds are always top notch. This one is no different. They have picnic tables with metal roofs over them, nice asphalt pads, and spacious sites. The views of the lake are amazing. The signage to the campground could be better. You could easily take a wrong turn. Most sites are somewhat level. I had sire 52. It was anything but level. I was 6.5" off level side to side. Therefore I could not extend my slides for fear that they would bind up on the way out or in. Also the turn into and out of the site was very difficult for my 44' motorhome.
Restrooms/showers untainted or clean the majority of the stay. Trash dumpsters overflowing.
Lack of maintenance being completed on a timely basis, shower heads heads broken clogged toilets, drains backing up.
Thankfuly there are periodic Rangers patrolling throughout the day.
Cochiti Lake is great! Very nice campgrounds- many with views of the lake. I stayed in Elk Run - which is a modern campground but with no hookups. My trailer is fully equipped for off-grid camping so that's perfect for me. There was even a water spigot nearby that I could use to fill my fresh water tank. The dump station is conveniently located near the entrance to all of the campgrounds as well. The bathrooms are modern with showers- but the showers are the push button type where you can't control the temperature and could be updated/maintained a bit more. But they get the job done. Each site has a very nice shelter with picnic table. The rangers are very personable and helpful as well - take some time to check out the visitor center to learn about this history and ecology of the area.
When I was there, late March, the Ringtail Cat loop was still closed for the season. If you can get a spot in that loop that is, in my opinion, the best area as most of the sites have excellent views overlooking the lake and are a bit more private.
Be sure to get out and hike or bike up on the Cochiti Lake dam.
There isn't much in town- really just a gas station plaza that has (when I was there) the cheapest gas around as well as some convenience store staples and a pizza/sandwich shop. There is also a very nice and very well equipped laundromat in the same plaza. Santa Fe is an easy 30 minute drive.
Restrooms/showers untainted or clean the majority of the stay. Trash dumpsters overflowing.
Lack of maintenance being completed on a timely basis, shower heads heads broken clogged toilets, drains backing up.
Thankfuly there are periodic Rangers patrolling throughout the day.
Cochiti Lake is great! Very nice campgrounds- many with views of the lake. I stayed in Elk Run - which is a modern campground but with no hookups. My trailer is fully equipped for off-grid camping so that's perfect for me. There was even a water spigot nearby that I could use to fill my fresh water tank. The dump station is conveniently located near the entrance to all of the campgrounds as well. The bathrooms are modern with showers- but the showers are the push button type where you can't control the temperature and could be updated/maintained a bit more. But they get the job done. Each site has a very nice shelter with picnic table. The rangers are very personable and helpful as well - take some time to check out the visitor center to learn about this history and ecology of the area.
When I was there, late March, the Ringtail Cat loop was still closed for the season. If you can get a spot in that loop that is, in my opinion, the best area as most of the sites have excellent views overlooking the lake and are a bit more private.
Be sure to get out and hike or bike up on the Cochiti Lake dam.
There isn't much in town- really just a gas station plaza that has (when I was there) the cheapest gas around as well as some convenience store staples and a pizza/sandwich shop. There is also a very nice and very well equipped laundromat in the same plaza. Santa Fe is an easy 30 minute drive.
There were people staying at our site. There was no ranger to assist. The people eventually left but it was horribly uncomfortable and felt unsafe. I tried calling and chatting through recreation.gov. The chat function wasn’t working and the phone just kept ringing. I would like a refund if possible. We had children with us and sharing a site we paid for with strangers was not ok. Thank you for your time.
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Location & Directions for Cochiti Campground
82 Dam Crest Rd, Pena Blanca, NM 87041 United States
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.
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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