Can you reserve a site at Tetilla Peak?

Yes, Tetilla Peak is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Tetilla Peak?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Tetilla Peak?

Yes, pets are allowed at Tetilla Peak.

Are campfires allowed at Tetilla Peak?

Campfires are not allowed at Tetilla Peak.

Tetilla Peak, New Mexico — 45 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

Our quiet no-wake 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, and pike.

Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and a fishing dock.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestled in the foothills of the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper, piñon 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 sighted.

Nearby Attractions

Cochiti Lake is 23 miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.

The facts

45 bookable sites
11 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 7 people per site
Loops: CHOL, COYO

Site types

35 Standard Electric
10 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Pets allowed
Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

45 campsites at Tetilla Peak

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	7	🐾
10	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
11	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	7	♿ 🐾
13	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
14	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	7	🐾
15	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	7	🐾
16	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	♿ 🐾
17	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	♿ 🐾
19	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	7	🐾
2	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
20	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
22	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	7	♿ 🐾
23	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	♿ 🐾
24	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	7	♿ 🐾
25	CHOL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	24 ft	7	♿ 🐾
26	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
27	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	7	🐾
28	CHOL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	24 ft	7	🐾
29	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	7	🐾
3	CHOL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	7	🐾
30	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	7	🐾
31	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
33	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	7	🐾
34	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	7	♿ 🐾
35	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	7	♿ 🐾
36	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	7	♿ 🐾
37	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	7	🐾
38	CHOL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	7	🐾
39	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	7	🐾
4	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	7	🐾
5	CHOL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	7	🐾
6	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
7	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	7	♿ 🐾
8	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	7	🐾
9	CHOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	7	🐾
040	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	7	🐾
042	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	7	🐾
043	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	7	🐾
044	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	7	🐾
045	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	7	🐾
046	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	7	🐾
047	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	7	🐾
048	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	7	🐾
050	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	15 ft	7	🐾
051	COYO	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	15 ft	7	🐾

Getting there

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.

35.64722, -106.30444 · 35°38'50.0"N 106°18'16.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	56	64	71	81	92	94	92	86	74	60	50
Low °F	20	24	30	37	46	56	61	59	52	40	28	20
Precip in	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.7	2.0	1.7	1.4	1.3	0.7	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Tetilla Peak

Can you reserve a site at Tetilla Peak?: Yes, Tetilla Peak is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Tetilla Peak have?: 45 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Tetilla Peak?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Tetilla Peak?: Yes, pets are allowed at Tetilla Peak.
Does Tetilla Peak have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Tetilla Peak?: Campfires are not allowed at Tetilla Peak.

Camping near Tetilla Peak

Cochiti Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Ticketed Entry 6.7 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Juniper Campground (NM) 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) 13.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paliza 18.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paliza Group Campground 18.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jemez Falls Campground 20.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Las Conchas Day Use Site 16.9 mi · Facility
Las Conchas Trailhead 17.3 mi · Facility
Volcano Discovery Center 19.2 mi · Visitor Center
East Fork Trailhead #137 20 mi · Facility
Jemez Falls Trailhead 20.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 505-465-0274
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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