Cochiti Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

505-465-2557

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cochiti Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lower Capulin TrailHike · 4.5 mi long · 4.6 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Scramble TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 4.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Tierra Media TrailHike · 3.8 mi long · 4.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Main Pueblo Loop TrailHike · 30-90 Minutes · 10.0 mi from camp

  Summary, things to see, and maps of the famous Pueblo Loop Trail in Bandelier National Monument. National Park Service

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• Burro TrailHike · 5.9 mi long · 5.5 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• St Peter's Dome TrailHike · 5.0 mi long · 5.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Mountain biking

• Old Road South Fork TrailBike ride · 0.9 mi long · 10.7 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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• Old Road Middle Fork TrailBike ride · 1.5 mi long · 10.9 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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• Old Road North Fork TrailBike ride · 1.1 mi long · 11.2 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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• Knife Edge TrailBike ride · 1.2 mi long · 11.4 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Los Alamos County.

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Scenic sights

• Colorado PeakPeak · 7,306 ft · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Painted CaveCave · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Tetilla PeakPeak · 7,165 ft · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Lower Frijoles FallsWaterfall · 9.0 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Falls Trail.

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• Upper Frijoles FallsWaterfall · 9.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Falls Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Ski the Cerro La Jara LoopSkiing and snowshoeing · 1-2 Hours · 17.6 mi from camp

  This 1.5-mile (2.4 km) ski loop circles Cerro La Jara, the smallest volcanic dome in the park, which formed about 500,000 years ago when lava oozed up and onto the caldera floor. National Park Service

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• Ropes CourseClimbing · 19.0 mi from campShow on map
• Mountain CenterClimbing · 23.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.