Hopewell Lake Campground
Campground · 33 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Carson National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 33
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 9,775 ft
- Elevation
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.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.
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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The facts
- 33 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: Campground, Day
Site types
- 29 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
33 campsites at Hopewell Lake Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 21 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 18 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 19 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Campground | Equestrian Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Campground | Equestrian Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 23 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| GS2 | Campground | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | 21 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| GS1 | Day | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
36.70444, -106.23556 · 36°42'16.0"N 106°14'8.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 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 Hopewell Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Hopewell Lake Campground?
- Yes, Hopewell Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hopewell Lake Campground have?
- 33 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Hopewell Lake Campground?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Hopewell Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hopewell Lake Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Hopewell Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Hopewell Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hopewell Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hopewell Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $24/night
- Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $12/night
- Extra vehicle $12/night
- Group shelter day use (1 to 100 people) $100/day
- Group shelter overnight (1 to 100 people) $125/night
- Day use parking $8/day
- Day use season pass $60
Restrictions:
- Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area, but must be trailered in and out of the campground
Accessibility:
- Accessible vault toilet
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Contact
- Phone 435-245-6521
- Email camping@rrmofa.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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