ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Cochiti Lake has announced that the Swim Beach will be temporarily closed to the public on Wed. Aug. 20, 2025, from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm, due to a special event.
The boat ramp, campgrounds, and all other recreation areas at the lake will remain open on Aug. 20.
The swim beach’s regular hours in August and September are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily. The swim beach will close for the season on Oct. 15, 2025. Please note that there is a $5.00 fee per vehicle. This fee is covered by the campsite fee for visitors staying in the campground. Pets and charcoal are NOT allowed in the designated swim beach area.
For more information about lake operations and recreation statuses at all USACE-Albuquerque District managed lakes – Abiquiu, Conchas, Cochiti, and Santa Rosa lakes in New Mexico, and John Martin and Trinidad lakes in Colorado – visit: http://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/
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Release no. 25-012