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

    Due to high water levels inundating all of the day use areas on the Cochiti side of the lake, these areas have been closed until further notice. This includes the Swim Beach and the boat ramp day use area.

  • COCHITI LAKE CLOSED TO ALL RECREATION UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE DUE TO CERRO PELADO FIREFIGHTING SUPPORT

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District announced today that effective immediately Cochiti Lake is closed to ALL recreation until further notice. Cochiti Reservoir will be used as a water supply for aerial firefighting support to combat the spread of the Cerro Pelado Fire currently burning approximately 5 miles west of the USACE Cochiti Lake Project, N.M.

  • Visitors to Cochiti Lake must have reservations this Memorial Day weekend

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District has announced that all visitors to Cochiti Lake this Memorial Day weekend must have reservations made at least 24 hours in advance of their visit to the lake. Visitors without reservations will be turned away at the gate. Visitors can make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

  • Cochiti Lake to reopen January 4, 2021

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District announced Dec. 21, 2020, that Cochiti Lake is scheduled to reopen for day use beginning Jan. 4, 2021.

  • 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.

  • High flows anticipated along Rio Chama, Rio Grande this spring

    The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), anticipates extended high flow conditions along the Rio Chama downstream of Abiquiu Dam and along the Rio Grande downstream of Cochiti Dam through the spring of 2019.

  • Spring 2017 Runoff Increased on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama

    The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Bureau of Reclamation and the Office of the State Engineer anticipate extended high flow conditions along the Rio Chama downstream of Abiquiu Dam and along the Rio Grande downstream of Cochiti Dam through the spring of 2017.

  • 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.

  • 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.