Tetilla Peak
Cochiti Lake
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.
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.
Need to Know
- The campground does not meet accessibility standards
- This is a no-wake lake
- Check-in is between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- All camping units or vehicles must be registered
- A campground attendant is on duty
- 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.
Natural Features
Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestlein the foothills of the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper, piƱon 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 sided.
Nearby Attractions
Cochiti Lake is 23miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.
Recreation
Our quiet 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, pike and trout.
Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and two fishing docks.
Contact Information
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82 DAM CREST RD PENA BLANCA NM 87041
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 505-465-0274
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 29, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 2, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 6, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 5, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 9, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 7, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 4, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 8, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop COYO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 3, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 1, Loop CHOL, Type Standard Electric
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