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Cochiti Recreation Area (Westside of Lake) CAMPING Juniper Campground (aka Loop A) is comprised of nine acres. Facilities in this campground include 34 individual campsites, each with an electric hook-up, a concrete table, and a grill. Seven sites currently have shade shelters. Water spigots are located throughout the campground. The entrance road is paved. This campground has one sanitary dump station and 2 large water borne restrooms, one with showers. BOAT RAMP: The Cochiti Recreation boat ramp is open year round and is accessed by a paved road. The ramp has 4 loading/unloading concrete lanes. There is a three dollar fee for boat launching, or an annual pass can be purchased for $30 at the Park Office. Boaters are required to register their vessels with New Mexico's Vehicle Department according to the size and type. The Cochiti boat ramp area consists of paved and gravel parking lots, a boat rigging area, and a courtesy dock. Wind-warning light systems are located on hilltops near the boat ramps. When the wind-warning lights are flashing, it is best to get to shelter or off of the lake. DAY USE Yucca Flats Picnic Area is comprised of sixteen covered shelters with tables and lies east of the Chamisa Campground. This area provides day use picnic facilities; there is no user fee. A gravel road leads to the facilities that have centralized parking. There are pedestal grills, a children’s playground and four water spigots within the area. Handicap accessible parking is provided. OVERLOOK This area, which lies west of the lake, is comprised of about two acres. Operation is on a day-use basis. Facilities available in this area include a circular concrete overlook, a concrete sidewalk leading to the Overlook, a large paved parking lot, and water borne restrooms. Access is by paved road. Tetilla Recreation Area (Eastside of Lake) CAMPING Cholla Campground (aka Loop A) is comprised of nine acres. Facilities in this campground include 34 individual campsites, each with an electric hook-up, a concrete table, and a grill. All electric campsites have shelters. Water spigots are located throughout the campground. The entrance road is paved. This campground has one sanitary dump station and large water borne restroom/shower building. BOAT RAMP The Tetilla Recreation boat ramp is open from 01 April through 31 October and is accessed by a paved road. The ramp has 4 loading/unloading concrete lanes. There is a three dollar fee for boat launching, or an annual pass can be purchased for $30 at the Park Office. Boaters are required to register their vessels with New Mexico's Vehicle Department according to the size and type. The Tetilla boat ramp area consists of a gravel parking lot and a courtesy dock. Wind-warning light systems are located on hilltops near the boat ramps. When the wind-warning lights are flashing, it is best to get to shelter or off of the lake.
Pinon Picnic Area, administered by the Corps of Engineers, is comprised of forty seven uncovered shelters with tables. This area provides day use picnic facilities; there is no user fee. A paved road leads to the facilities that have centralized parking. There are pedestal grills, water spigots and a water borne restroom within the area. Handicap accessible parking is provided.
This area, which lies east of the lake, is comprised of about two acres. Operation is on a day-use basis. Facilities available in this area include a circular concrete overlook, a concrete sidewalk leading to the Overlook, a large paved parking lot, and water borne restrooms. Access is by paved road. SANTA CRUZ ROAD A rough, gravel road off of the boat ramp leads into more remote fishing and windsurfing areas. A Universally Accessible Fishing Pier and two vault toilets has been added in this area. Fires (cooking or ground) are not permitted in this area. GEOCACHING Geocaching is permitted on Corps lands only with express knowledge and approval of the project manger for that project. For project manager contact information please click the projects contact us link. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CAMPING FEES AND SEASONS 505-465-0307. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Last Update: 21 July 2009 |
