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Tetilla Peak

Tetilla Peak Sunset
Tent Camping Tetilla Peak Campground
TETILLA PEAK 5
TETILLA PEAK 2
TETILLA PEAK 4

About Tetilla Peak

Tetilla Peak 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: 45

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 14

Sites & Availability

45 Sites Available

Site
Price
040, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
042, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
043, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
044, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
045, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
046, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
047, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: COYO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
050, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
051, Loop: COYO
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 1, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: CHOL
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
37, Loop: CHOL
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
38, Loop: CHOL
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
39, Loop: CHOL
7 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 9, Loop: CHOL
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (47)

What Guests Are Saying

Tetilla Peak offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere at an affordable price, especially for America the Beautiful pass holders. While the campground is poorly maintained, with issues like limited water access, potholes, and cleanliness, the attentive site manager and beautiful surroundings compensate for some shortcomings. Visitors appreciate the tranquility and scenic sunsets, though the lack of privacy and amenities may detract for some campers.

Review Summary

3.6
47 reviews
5
36.2%
17
4
21.3%
10
3
21.3%
10
2
6.4%
3
1
14.9%
7

Diane J

Verified

October 19, 2025 Stayed at: 24, Loop: CHOL

4

Very affordable, especially if you are an America the Beautiful pass holder. Campground is not maintained as well as it should be but you can't beat the views, tranquility, and price. Our site manager, Mike, was attentive and responsive to our needs. As long as you can deal with no sewer/having to use the dump station every few days or so and the goathead thorns, it's a good deal. Road leading to the park has a lot of potholes but I would absolutely stay here again.

George B

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: CHOL

3

A nice place with good views, but not very clean. Needs alot of maintenance on yhe grounds.

phillip D

Verified

September 27, 2025 Stayed at: 37, Loop: CHOL

4

beautiful park. bath rooms outdated and very old. Rangers are helpful and courteous not enough of them.

Ben and Yolanda G

Verified

September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CHOL

5

A hidden gem we'd like to keep hidden! Peacful, quiet, lovely.

Lisa R

Verified

September 24, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop: CHOL

5

Beautiful and quiet campground! The water hookup wasn't too tasty, and the sites could've used a bit of trimming. But the view of the lake and peaceful dark skies made up for it.

Alison A

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: CHOL

4

This campground is not for people who want privacy, it is on top of a low butte overlooking a lake with very little scrub brush so you’ll see all your neighbors. However the views - especially the sunsets and sunrises are spectacular. And when I visited, early September the weather was great - sunny, mid 70s with a steady, cool breeze.
Only thing I was not so happy with was the lack of any sign of the hosts. No checking in/ going over rules, no verifying everyone there had paid, no notices/posting of which spots were already reserved. Very lackadaisical - unless there didn’t happen to be hosts?

Susan D

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop: CHOL

4

Wonderful view, quiet, nice campsites (in the main loop, inner sites are the largest), good w/e. A little out of the way and in spots, you’ll find some ruff patches. If you like the solitude of boondocking, you’ll like this.

James B

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CHOL

2

2nd time that my site has been occupied with people in willing to move

Julie R

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 27, Loop: CHOL

3

Good - the water was on, the bathrooms were clean and functional, and it was a great view. Bad - the campsites were overtaken by huge ants, goatheads, and some other weeds with very tiny burs. We are still finding those tiny burs in our house from the trip. There's also no natural shade. If you are in a camper, it probably won't be much of an issue, but we were in a tent. Also, there were people coming and going it seems like all hours of the night, so lots of talking and headlights. And if you plan to come here to get away from fireworks for 4th of July (like we did, for our dog), there were a ton along the lake, and they seemed to go on all night.

Mike G

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CHOL

1

Its a run down site, showers and water dont work, area full of trash. Dont know why anyone would want to stay here.

Location Tetilla Peak

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

Latitude & Longitude: 35.6472 / -106.304

Elevation: 1692 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

No Alcohol is Allowed

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Check-in Time is 3:00pm. Check-out Time is 2:00pm

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All camping units or vehicles must be registered

General

The campground does not meet accessibility standards

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A campground attendant may not be available. Please contact a Park Ranger @ 505-465-0307 for assistance.

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This is a no-wake lake

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No cutting of trees, dead or alive, is allowed

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Ground fires are not permitted

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Off-road vehicles are not permitted

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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

General

ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED

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