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.
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.
We have been coming to Cochiti for years because centrally located between Santa Fe and Albuquerque for sightseeing etc. We also were golfers and loved playing the beautiful course there. The course really went into disrepair following COVID but is coming back again to be very playable with a little more time and TLC. The layout of Buffalo loop has always been our favorite because of the gradual rise of the campsites everyone has a view of the reservoir and surrounding mountains. The sites are nicely paved with a covered cement picnic table. Lots of area to walk around all the camp loops and down to the water or on the earthen dam.
Beautiful site! Strongly recommend. Stayed 3 nights in Juniper Loop. Had nice breeze every day - one day wind wharf significant gusts, but didn’t bother us.
Garbage was not emptied during our 3 night stay. Dog refuse bags were empty with the waste baskets spilling over. Other than that, a very pleasant stay
Reccomended by a friend. Spent 5 night in the Ringtail Loop (Dry Camp). Explored the area and got a chance to score tickets Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
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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.