Cochiti Lake NM Campground
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| Cochiti Lake Road Cochiti Lake, New Mexico GPS: 35.642964, -106.325671 Elevation: 5499′ |
| MANAGEMENT |
| Public – Corp of Engineers 505-465-2557 The price is RV: $12-20 Tent: $12 This is a PAY campground. |
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About This Location
Cochiti Lake NM Campground is open all year. The maximum RV length is 34 feet.
Cochiti 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.
Natural Features: Cochiti Lake NM Campground is in a high desert environment, and the dominant vegetation is desert scrubland.
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 and rabbit are often sighted.
Recreation: Wind surfing is a favorite pastime for visitors. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, sunfish and trout. Cochiti Recreation Area has a swim beach and playground for the convenience of families with children.
Facilities: The Cochiti Lake NM Campground consists of four loops. Juniper Loop campsites have electric hookups and some have water. Elk Run and Ringtail Loops are non-electric and have community water spigots. All sites in Buffalo Grove Loop have water and electric hookups.
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| AMENITIES: | ACTIVITIES: |
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| Drinking Water Dump Station Near Water Restrooms Showers |
Boating Fishing Hiking Swimming |
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