Tetilla Peak
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 35 |
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
45 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | 20/30/50 amp | 7 / 2 | No | ||
| 2 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 30/20 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 2 | No | |
| 3 | CHOL | Electric | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | 20/30/50 amp | 7 / 2 | No | ||
| 4 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 3 | No | |
| 5 | CHOL | Electric | Pull-through | 32 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 2 | No | |
| 6 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 3 | No | |
| 7 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 46 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 3 | No | Yes |
| 8 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 2 | No | |
| 9 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | 15/30/50 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 3 | No | |
| 10 | CHOL | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 7 / 1 | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 7, 11, 16, 17 and 7 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Pena Blanca, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35.6472° N, 106.3044° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireFrijoles
31 mi from the campground · 15,956 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedLower Kirtland Rx
46 mi from the campground
- PrescribedStone Angel Fall Rx
50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Juniper Campground Dump Station ↗ | 10.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Land of Enchantment RV ↗ | 14.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 20.1 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Santa Fe National Forest begins about 3.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.5 miSanta Fe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,681,851 acres
- 4.5 miBandelier Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 23,267 acres
- 5.1 miKasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 5,403 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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.
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.
Nearby
Cochiti Lake is 23 miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tetilla Peak?
Sites at Tetilla Peak are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tetilla Peak?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Tetilla Peak have?
45 sites, including 35 standard sites with power and 10 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tetilla Peak?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Tetilla Peak have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Tetilla Peak?
This loop also provides a dump station and large restroom and shower building.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tetilla Peak?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tetilla Peak. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Tetilla Peak?
Sites 7, 11, 16, and 17 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 11 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Tetilla Peak?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Tetilla Peak?
Our quiet no-wake lake is an ideal for all paddle and wind craft. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tetilla Peak?
Pena Blanca, New Mexico. Cochiti Lake is 23 miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.
Source: Getting there
What if Tetilla Peak is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cochiti Campground (1.2 mi), Juniper Campground (10.4 mi, partly first-come), and Ponderosa Group Campground (13.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby