Tetilla Peak Sunset
Tent Camping Tetilla Peak Campground
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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.

Available sites

45 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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  • Water Hookup
  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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45 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 040, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 042, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 043, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 044, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 045, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 046, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 047, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 048, Loop: COYO RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 050, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 051, Loop: COYO Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 1, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 2, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 26, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 29, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 3, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 30, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 33, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 34, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 35, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 36, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 37, Loop: CHOL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 38, Loop: CHOL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 39, Loop: CHOL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 4, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 5, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 6, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 7, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 8, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 9, Loop: CHOL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

76 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

3.6

Overall rating

Based on 76 reviews

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5 stars 31.6% (24)
4 stars 26.3% (20)
3 stars 22.4% (17)
2 stars 7.9% (6)
1 star 11.8% (9)

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George B

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

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

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phillip D

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

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

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Ben and Yolanda G

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

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

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Lisa R

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

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.

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Alison A

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

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?

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Susan D

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

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.

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James B

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

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

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Julie R

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

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.

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Mike G

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

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

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Angelica R

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July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 040, Loop: COYO

It was good, the campsite was clean. There are no trees so I don’t recommend going when the weather is really hot if you are tent camping. The shelters provide a little relief, but that’s about it. It was otherwise pretty standard. The amenities are not new but everything worked and I personally didn’t have any issues. Not all campsites have grills, and campfires are not allowed. Luckily we had a little stove to use. The campsites are just a short walk downhill and there are plenty of little spots to hang out around the lake. The views are beautiful.

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Location & Directions for Tetilla Peak

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

Elevation: 1,692 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Pena Blanca, NM - 16 mi

About 22 min to downtown

Highway access

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.
  • ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED

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Last updated: October 25, 2026

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