Hopewell Lake Campground
HOPEWELL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Part of Carson National Forest
Overview
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.Facilities
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 are provided. Currently (May 2024) there is NO water. Please bring your own water. First-come, first-served sites are available.
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 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail goes through the campgound, and is popular with horseback riders and hikers.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.Important Notices
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
Bears frequent the area: please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER - water is NOT available at the campground.
- 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.
Click here for more information on the Carson National Forest.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area, but must be trailered in and out of the campground.
Notifications and Alerts
Hopewell Lake DAY USE area will remain open to the public until weather forces closure.
Available Activities
- Hunting - Hunting
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Hiking - Hiking
Directions
From Taos, New Mexico, take U.S. 64 about 40 miles west. The campground is on the south side of the road.
Contact Information
Phone: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 022, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Campground, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site GS1, Loop Day, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, 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 029, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS2, Loop Campground, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, 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 008, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
