23 May 2019

Cochiti swim beach to reopen for Memorial Day weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that the swim beach at the lake will reopen for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27, 2019, from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. The swim beach will then be closed Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

3 May 2019

Day-use recreation areas at Cochiti Lake closed due to high water

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announced today that some of the day-use areas at the lake – including the Cochiti swim beach – are closed due to high water levels.

17 Sep 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 22

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that it will waive day use fees, normally charged at boat launch ramps, and swimming beaches, at its recreation areas, nationwide, in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 22. The Albuquerque District has also announced events open to the public that will be held at four of its New Mexico lakes on National Public Lands Day.

29 Jun 2017

USACE Albuquerque District Invites Public to Celebrate Independence Day at Corps Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, invites the public to enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July weekend at one of our lakes and reservoirs in New Mexico and southern Colorado.

20 Oct 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cochiti Lake Campground Announces Winter Closure Dates

The Cochiti Lake Project is announcing the annual seasonal closure of the Cochiti Project Campground, effective Nov. 1, 2015. The entire Cochiti Campground will be closed to all overnight camping and day use activities from Nov. 1, 2015 through Feb. 28, 2016.

8 Sep 2015

Army Corps of Engineers supports new “Every Kid in a Park” recreation initiative

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation for the start of a new initiative to give every child in the United States the chance to explore and learn about America’s great outdoors. The Every Kid in a Park initiative will provide all fourth grade students and their families with free admission for a full year to more than 2,000 federally-managed sites nationwide.

6 Jun 2014

COCHITI LAKE SWIM BEACH REOPENS

The swim beach at Cochiti Lake will re-open Saturday, June 7, 2014, after being closed for construction purposes.

22 May 2014

COCHITI LAKE SWIM BEACH CLOSURE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announces that the swim beach at Cochiti Lake will be closed Memorial Day weekend due to construction. The rest of the recreation area is operating normally.