Hopewell Lake Campground

Carson National Forest

Hopewell Lake Campground sits next to its scenic namesake lake between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing and canoeing.

The campground has 31 camping sites. There is also a group day-use shelter and group overnight campsite, both available by reservation. Horse corrals and water troughs are available at two campsites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. First-come, first-served sites are available.

Need to Know

• There is no cell service
• A fee will be charged at the campground for extra vehicles
• Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area, but must be trailered in and out of the campground
• Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
• First-come, first-served sites are available.

• The Carson National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part or all of the campgrounds and cabins to ensure safe social distancing, you will receive a full refund for your reservation. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers

• RRMofA & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

Natural Features

Hopewell Lake is a small, man-made lake, set high in the Carson National Forest at an elevation of 9,500 feet. A forest of conifer and aspen trees covers the area and offers partial shade in the campground.

Recreation

The 14-acre lake is perfect for canoeing and is regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout. The Contiental Divide National Scenic Trail goes through the campgound, and is popular with horseback riders and hikers.

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Taos, New Mexico, take U.S. 64 about 40 miles west. The campground is on the south side of the road.

Available Campsites

• Site 030, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GS1, Loop Day, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GS2, Loop Campground, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric

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