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.
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⛺047, Loop: COYO
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⛺050, Loop: COYO
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⛺051, Loop: COYO
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⛺37, Loop: CHOL
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⛺040, Loop: COYO
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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⛺043, Loop: COYO
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺044, Loop: COYO
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⛺045, Loop: COYO
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⛺046, Loop: COYO
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⛺047, Loop: COYO
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🚐048, Loop: COYO
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Tetilla Peak Campground offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for those seeking tranquility in nature. Many visitors appreciated the spacious and well-maintained campsites, as well as the good water supply. However, there are notable concerns regarding the outdated and poorly maintained bathhouses, as well as issues with road conditions and a lack of on-site management. Despite these drawbacks, many campers expressed a willingness to return, valuing the campground's serene environment and affordability.
Quiet and peaceful. Power worked great, water connection leaked the entire time. Dump station worked well enough, but trash was overflowing. Place is dated and needs refurb. Bathrooms were locked in late May. Road getting there is horrible. Rough and full of potholes.
Very nice, out-of-the-way campground. The access road is paved but has many potholes near where it meets the highway, however you can navigate a car around them. As of May 23 the showers and toilets were working but the sinks were not yet opened.
We love this campground. It's got spacious sites and it's peaceful and beautiful. The only drawback is the fact that there's no or not enough staff to keep weeds out of the sites. The other issue would be the potholes in the very long road getting to the campground. Plan on taking your time getting there.
Tetilla Peak was a peaceful stop. The sites had relatively new power pedestals, but most of the campground looked like it needed an uplift. Water pressure and quality was good. There was a good dump station. While it didn't affect us, bathrooms were not open the whole time we were there. Not sure what tenters did. There was no host, and rangers seldom came through. The long road to camp was rough pavement with many potholes.
The bathhouse, roadway, and other features seem to have been abandoned some time ago. The bathrooms were locked and the doors and windows to the showers and the doors mechanical spaces were open, allowing the elements and birds to visit. This is a beautiful spot—particularly in the evening—with stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains on all sides.
Area was great. The road to get there was horrible and was charged full price with no water. Got an email the day before saying no water was available as they were working on the water. Trying to get a hold of someone through rec.gov is nearly impossible to switch site.
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.
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Location & Directions for Tetilla Peak
82 Dam Crest Rd, Pena Blanca, NM 87041 United States
From Albuquerque, New Mexico, take I-25 north to exit 264. Travel west on State Road 16 to the Tetilla Peak Recreation Area/La Bajada Village turnoff and follow the paved road into the recreation area.
Tetilla Peak is accessible via I-25, with exit 264 leading to State Road 16, which continues to the recreation area.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
General
No Alcohol is Allowed
All camping units or vehicles must be registered
The campground does not meet accessibility standards
A campground attendant may not be available. Please contact a Park Ranger @ 505-465-0307 for assistance.
This is a no-wake lake
No cutting of trees, dead or alive, is allowed
Ground fires are not permitted
Off-road vehicles are not permitted
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.