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 Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

80 total sites

RV Sites

80 sites

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

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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Water and Hygiene

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

Reviews (1250)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.3
1250 reviews
5
58.0%
725
4
24.8%
310
3
8.2%
103
2
6.6%
83
1
2.3%
29

Willam M

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 32, Loop: JUNI

3

Park was very beautiful, and we loved our spot(s). We were camping with cousins. We never saw a host/attendant in our 3 nights, which I guess was ok, just surprising. The worst part was that my cousin had his propane grill and a zero-gravity chair stolen. These locations are typically so safe - we were really shocked.

Dee R

Verified

June 13, 2026 Stayed at: 060, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

4

The staff were wonderful. They even hosted a hummingbird info session, open to all campers. If you get the chance, "Go!"
The scenery is beautiful and the park very clean.
We camped in the loop with electrical and water hookups. it was quiet with a beautiful view of the water and cliffs. Note that there is no electrical outlet in the women's bathroom. (not sure about men's), but overall adequate facilities to shower and keep clean!

Justin R

Verified

June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: JUNI

4

It was great and beautiful until my tent was damaged beyond repair. Would recommend for easy going campground and beautiful

Janice S

Verified

June 10, 2026 Stayed at: 055, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

4

The pull through spaces in Buffalo Grove are nice, but a little narrow and unlevel. Some are better than others. It didn't look like any of the LED lamps in the sites worked, which was ok for stargazing. The bathhouse was fine on the ladies side, but the men's toilets looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. The dump station is kind of awkward since there is a fairly tight turn to line up to if (if you are towing a long trailer) and there is a curb along the dump so you have to use levelers to keep the sewer hose from having a low spot that doesn't empty. A curb cut would be an improvement.
It was nice to have shelters and picnic tables and a view of the lake from our campsite.

Scott L

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: 29, Loop: JUNI

3

Looks like it use to be a nice park. In need of some repairs now. On the men’s bathhouse one of two toilets were out of order. One of two showers were out of order. The there shower had a water bottle over the shower head to direct the spray. The dump station was marked off with yellow caution tape. Over it was a nice quiet and friendly place. I am camping so the first is just minor inconvenience. I would stay there again. Such beauty and so peaceful

Patricia S

Verified

June 7, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: BUFFALO GROVE

5

Great experience!

jan l

Verified

June 4, 2026 Stayed at: 067, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT

3

Bring sunscreen!

Justin B

Verified

June 3, 2026 Stayed at: 073, Loop: RINGTAIL CAT

5

Our campground not only had incredible views but it was clean. The fishing was also great.

Teresa L

Verified

June 2, 2026 Stayed at: 19, Loop: JUNI

5

Restrooms were clean loved the rv site

Joleen B

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 10, Loop: JUNI

4

The campsites were clean. The bathrooms were clean. The restrooms did run out of toilet paper. The dumpsters were filled to the top people had to put their trash bags on the ground by the dumpsters. It was quiet. Fishing wasn't that great. But other than that I really enjoyed it will definitely be back.

Location Cochiti Campground

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

Elevation: 1668 feet

Distance to downtown

6.1 mi drive to downtown Pena Blanca (about 10 min)

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: September 6, 2026

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