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Cochiti Campground

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

Showers

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.

Number of accommodations: 80

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

80 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: JUNI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: JUNI
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: ELK RUN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: JUNI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: JUNI
Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (1186)

What Guests Are Saying

Cochiti Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among campers. Many appreciate the large, well-maintained sites and convenient amenities like accessible dump stations and nearby recreational activities, including biking and hiking. However, some concerns were raised about the condition and cleanliness of restrooms, as well as occasional maintenance issues, indicating room for improvement. Overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
1186 reviews
5
58.4%
693
4
24.9%
295
3
8.1%
96
2
6.5%
77
1
2.1%
25

Teresa B

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 061, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

Very nice, quiet campground.

Sally M

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 065, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

I love Cochiti Lake! I’ve been coming here for many years. The bathrooms and showers are always clean and the grounds are well kept. Everyone is always friendly.

Ron C

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 066, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

Great campground the host were very friendly and helpful

Jackie O

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

Overwhelmingly, beautiful landscape!

rod m

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 040, Loop: ELK RUN

5

This campground is now on my favorites list. The ranger was very friendly and helpful. Although the sites were relatively close it didn’t feel like it because of the layout and natural landscape.

Jackie O

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 053, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

Overwhelmingly, beautiful landscape!

rod m

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 040, Loop: ELK RUN

5

This campground is now on my favorites list. The ranger was very friendly and helpful. Although the sites were relatively close it didn’t feel like it because of the layout and natural landscape.

Mary S

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 069, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT

3

Tent pads are small, showers should be cleaner. There was no apparent cleaning of the restrooms over the weekend. Very windy at times. Great birds

Anne Marie S

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 058, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

Cochiti Lake is my favorite campground, and Buffalo Grove is my happy place. I could just sit and watch the lake, the weather, the mountains, and the people all day. I love kayaking this lake.

Mary S

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 069, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT

3

Tent pads are small, showers should be cleaner. There was no apparent cleaning of the restrooms over the weekend. Very windy at times. Great birds

Location Cochiti Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 35.6417 / -106.325

Elevation: 1668 feet

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: June 5, 2026

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