Cochiti Campground
Open for reservations via Recreation.gov. Day-use areas operate April 15 through October 15. Check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 2:00 PM. Wood campfires and alcohol are prohibited.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 29 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
ESFABQ * IMPACTS...River, creek, washes and arroyos may reach out of banks. Rock, mud and debris may flow into roadways and flash flooding can not be ruled out, especially in urban areas. * CONFIDENCE...High confidence in widespread rainfall, with low confidence in river and flash flooding. * WHAT...A strong Pacific storm system will interact with a atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest and Four Corners region, producing widespread rain which will focus in the mountains. * WHERE...Four Corners and surrounding region, including Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington and Shiprock. * WHEN...Sunday into Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...River basins are already saturated from last week's rainfall and flooding, making additional runoff more efficient and can more easily cause flooding problems. The greatest precipitation amounts are forecast in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, which will create high flows in the Animas and La Plata Rivers. These rivers feed the San Juan River, which saw record flooding last week. Continue to monitor forecasts for the updates as this situation unfolds. Follow NWS Albuquerque on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/NWSAlbuquerque and on X at: www.x.com/NWSAlbuquerque
About
Cochiti Campground is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at one of the ten largest earth-fill dams in the United States. The campground occupies the west side of Cochiti Lake in the high desert foothills of the Jemez Mountains, surrounded by juniper, pinon, and mixed grasslands. Four osprey nesting platforms around the lake provide wildlife viewing opportunities, and the area supports deer, coyote, river otters, rabbits, and occasional bears. The campground's four loops accommodate both RV and tent camping. Buffalo Grove Loop features water and electric hookups at every site, while Juniper Loop has electric at all sites with shared water spigots requiring a 100-foot hose. Elk Run and Ringtail Loops are non-electric with community water spigots. Two waterborne restroom buildings serve the campground, one with paid hot showers, plus additional vault toilet buildings. Two dump stations are available. The no-wake lake is popular for paddling, windsurfing, sailing, and fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, northern pike, catfish, and trout. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument lies five miles away with its distinctive geological formations. Note that wood campfires and alcohol are prohibited throughout the recreation area.
Directions
From Albuquerque, take Interstate 25 north to exit 259. Turn west on State Route 22 and proceed through Pena Blanca to the park office and recreation area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (505) 465-2557 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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