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Tetilla Peak
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — PENA BLANCA · New Mexico · Cochiti Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Cochiti Lake |
| Location | PENA BLANCA · New Mexico · Cochiti Lake · 35.64722, -106.30444 · Map |
| Sites | 45 public sites counted from the federal listing — 35 standard electric; 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 35 of 45 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 25 of 45 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 45 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 45 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 50 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 31 sites · 30 ft: 28 sites · 35 ft: 23 sites · 40 ft: 18 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 03:00 PM · Out 02:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 45 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 11 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 505-465-0274 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Recreation Our quiet no-wake lake is an ideal for all paddle and wind craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, sunfish, and pike.
Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and a fishing dock.
Facilities The campground consists of two loops. Cholla Loop includes 36 individual campsites, each with an electric hookup, table and grill. All electric campsites have shelters, and water spigots are located throughout the campground. This loop also provides a dump station and large restroom and shower building . A partially paved road winds through Coyote Loop, which has 10 sites, each with a table and grill. There are no electric hookups, and water spigots are scattered throughout the loop. The restroom and shower building is centrally located for easy access. The Tetilla boat ramp area offers a parking area and courtesy dock.
Natural Features Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestled in the foothills of the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper, piñon trees, and mixed grasslands. There are many opportunities for wildlife viewing. Four osprey nesting platforms have been erected around the lake to provide nesting sites, as well as viewing opportunities. On the east side of the lake, deer, coyote, river otters, rabbits, beavers, and bear are often sighted.
Nearby Attractions Cochiti Lake is 23 miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.
Directions, from the listing
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 federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · PENA BLANCA New MexicoNPSNational Park ServiceJuniper Campground (NM)
10 mi straight-line · Los Alamos New MexicoNPSNational Park ServicePonderosa Group Campground (NM)
13 mi straight-line · Los Alamos New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServicePaliza
18 mi straight-line · Jemez Springs New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceJemez Falls Campground
21 mi straight-line · Jemez Springs New Mexico
Trip Card — Tetilla Peak
PENA BLANCA · New Mexico · Cochiti Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | PENA BLANCA · New Mexico · Cochiti Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 35 |
| Max RV | Up to 50 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 45 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233649 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.