Tetilla Peak Sunset
Tent Camping Tetilla Peak Campground
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Restrooms Restrooms
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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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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • 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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Joanna J

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June 17, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CHOL

The campground was very quiet.

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Pam B

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June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CHOL

No water, no showers and they locked the bathrooms and recreation.gov was zero help in letting me change campgrounds. Top 5 worst developed campgrounds ever.and I camp alot.

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Josianne F

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June 7, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop: CHOL

There was no water for the hook up and no water in the bathrooms. The showers were locked. There was no park ranger at the station and no host at the campground. There were other campers that were ignoring campground rules, the had their dog off leash, they were drinking alcohol, and they played loud music until 2:0 in the morning. We left a day early, not worth staying. You might as well close this campground since it has no services at all.

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Ashley S

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June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CHOL

Really enjoyed my short stay. The campground roads are a wonderful walk with all kinds of birds.

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Roy H

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May 29, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CHOL

No water available, restrooms and showers locked.

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Wendy S

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May 29, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CHOL

Advertised as having a water hookup. There was indeed a spigot at the site, but it didn’t produce any water. Also, there were signs around stating that the water was non potable. The campground appeared to be neglected as infrastructure was aging and some areas blocked off. Electric did work, but there was only 30 amp. Dump station was okay. Might be nice if you’re into water activities (but not swimming). Road into the campground was rough.

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Steven Y

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May 13, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop: CHOL

This facility should have a great big yellow alert sign on it for rec.gov as if you look at campsites they say they have electric and water but you have to go into the facility information where it's mentioned in same type letters and font that there is no water at the campground currently but it's my understanding it's been that way for some time.
Out of all the coe Parks I've stayed at from North Carolina to Texas,Arizona, Oklahoma and Ohio,Missouri, Kansas and Kentucky this is by far the worst corps of engineers campground period hands down.

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Brian B

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April 25, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: CHOL

This place has a ton of potential but fell far short of expectations especially with a 4.4 star review out of 400 reviews. When you pull off of NM 16 onto Tetilla Peak Rd. there are huge potholes everywhere. We arrived at Tetilla Peak Campground to find that the water was non-potable, with very little water pressure (the pressure was so low it didn’t push the check valve on the trailer so no water into the trailer), but the bathrooms were open, and you could was your dishes in a tub outside.

There were no employees at the park, recreation.gov answered the phone but couldn’t provide a refund or change reservations in any way. The gave a phone number for the manager of the campground but nobody answered the phone. The first night we saw an employee arrive and we thought they were cleaning the bathrooms but they just locked them and left. On the second day the water went out everywhere and still nobody answered the phone.

The campground has nice covers over the picnic tables, the views at sunrise and sunset were amazing though this place looked like it was abandoned years ago. Until they decide to take some pride in the campground I would stay away from this place. The Cochita campground is on the other side of the lake and looks way nicer I would recommend you go there instead.

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Vickie W

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November 13, 2024 Stayed at: 4, Loop: CHOL

To start the road in needs major repairs and the entrance area and then up to the park.

Signage into the park needs to be better.

Not sure why the park closes mid October.

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TERASA M

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October 28, 2024 Stayed at: 35, Loop: CHOL

No water was bad enough but then as soon as I pulled into space, entire campground electricity went out & park ranger was very condescending ... And the site was supposed to be for my 40' rig & it was so small that I was forced to pull in on an angle & still sticking out in street ... He said call recreation.gov & when I called recreation.gov they said I'd have to talk to park ranger since their system didn't even say there was an issue ... and of course this happened after park ranger left the location ... NO ONE ONSITE TO TALK TO ! Electricity didn't come back on until next day but was still charged rate of a site with WATER & ELECTRICITY ... Asked for a credit & was denied ... First time at a USACE location & will never go to another one !!!

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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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