The day-use recreation areas are open year round. This includes the Cerrito Day Use Area; the Overlook Day Use Area, including picnic areas; and the downstream Rio Chama Day Use Area. There is a $5 fee for general day use.
***IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of April 1, 2025, the Swim Beach Section of the Cerrito Recreation Area at Abiquiu Lake is closed to vehicular traffic. This closure will remain in effect until the recreation season ends on Oct.15, 2025. The closure includes the Swim Beach, the Paddle Craft Launch Area, and Group Shelters 4 and 5. Visitors are permitted to park at the top of the hill in the Corral to the right before the gate and walk down into the Recreation Area. Click here for more information.
The boat ramp is open year round and the boat launch fee still applies.
Fire Restrictions: Fires must be contained in designated fire rings or grills.
The group shelters are open. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov
Camping: The Riana Campground is OPEN for the season.
Camping fees are as follows:
- For primitive tent sites with no utilities: $10.
- For trailer accessible sites without utility hookups: $15.
- For camp sites with full electrical and water hookups: $20.
The main office/visitor center is open for phone calls and is open to the public.
Abiquiu Lake is a no-alcohol facility.
Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at (505) 685-4371 with additional questions.
Cochiti Lake Recreation Area (Westside of Lake):
Visitor Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
There is a $5 day-use fee for access into the Cochiti Lake Recreation Area day use areas (which includes the boat ramp, picnic loop, and swim beach). The fee can be paid onsite using the new fee machine located on the Cochiti side.
Boat Ramp: the Cochiti Recreation area boat ramp is open year round.
Campgrounds are by reservation only. To make reservations, please visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to speak to a reservation specialist.
Day Use areas: Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.
Overlook area: This area is currently closed.
Swim Beach: Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
Tetilla Peak Recreation Area (Eastside of lake):
Santa Cruz Day Use Area: Open. There is a $5 day-use fee payable via the honor vault or the new credit card fee machine. Both are located at the 4-way stop prior to going down to the boat ramp.
Santa Cruz Road: Open. Hours for the Santa Cruz Road are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily. There is a $5 day-use fee payable via the honor vault or the new credit card fee machine. Both are located at the 4-way stop prior to going down to the boat ramp.
Tetilla Peak Campground: Open for the 2025 recreation season. Reservations are required and can be made through www.recreation.gov
Tetilla Peak Boat Ramp: Open for the recreation season. There is a $5 day-use fee payable via the honor vault or the new credit card fee machine. Both are located at the 4-way stop prior to going down to the boat ramp.
Tetilla Peak Overlook: Open for the recreation season.
Other information:
- Stage II fire restrictions are in effect. This means building, maintaining, attending to or using a fire, campfire, or stove is prohibited. This includes the use of charcoal and briquettes. Smoking is also prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
- America the Beautiful passes are honored for day-use fees.
- Fee machines are active and day-use passes may be purchased onsite.
- Charcoal is NOT allowed in the designated swim beach area.
- Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring their own personal floatation devices. The Loaner Life Jacket program will be available this recreation season.
The USACE-Albuquerque District reminds the public that Cochiti Lake is a no-alcohol facility.
Contact the Cochiti Lake Main Office at (505) 465-0307 with additional questions.
**The USACE Southside Recreation Area has gone cashless. Please pay all recreation fees at the fee machine located in front of the Ranger Station. Thank you!!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed recreation areas at Conchas Lake are open. This includes the Captain Kramer Day-Use Area and the Southside Recreation Area which contains the Southside Campground, Juniper Day-Use Area and Boat Ramp.
The Visitor Center, located inside the Administrative Building, is open for calls and walk-ins. The Southside Ranger Station is also open for calls and walk-ins.
Camping: The USACE-managed Southside Campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis. All sites have running water. The Southside Recreation Area Campground contains 20 primitive camp sites with water only, picnic shelter, grills, and fire pits. These sites are first come, first served only, and cannot be reserved.
Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Administrative Office (575-868-2221) or the Southside Ranger Station (575-868-2435) with additional questions.
For updates on recreation areas managed by N.M. State Parks, please call the Conchas Lake State Park office (575-868-2270) or visit their website at https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/conchas-lake-state-park
The USACE-managed day-use recreation areas at Santa Rosa Lake, including the Overlook Day Use area, hiking trails, picnic areas, and the equestrian trail are open.
The main office and visitor center are open for phone calls and public walk-ins.
It's recommended the public check the N.M. State Parks website for the status of their recreation areas at Santa Rosa Lake before visiting.
The Rocky Point campground electric sites (operated by N.M. State Parks) is open year round, however the Juniper Park campground (also operated by N.M. State Parks) is closed.
Contact the Santa Rosa Project Office at (575) 472-3115 with additional questions.
The USACE-managed day use recreation areas are currently open and include the Disc Golf Course, John Martin Dam, and the Hicklin Springs Petroglyphs.
The main office is open 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday and can be reached by phone at 719-336-3476 and by email at JohnMartin@usace.army.mil, for information, to book tours, educational programing, and to reserve the shelter.
The State Park is open. The information below is for the Colo. Parks & Wildlife-managed recreation areas: Please note that some of the information below is from CPW and is subject to change without notice here. More info on CPW-managed recreation areas can be found on their website or by calling 719-829-1801.
The former CPW State Wildlife Area is still open to hiking, fishing, hunting, and day use activities. Currently there are closures along the South Shore for threatened and endangered species habitat protection, as well as certain shore access areas for waterfowl resting.
As of Sept. 1, 2023, operational management of the state wildlife area reverted back to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All state hunting and fishing regulations still apply and will be enforced by CPW wildlife officers. All other day use activities will fall under USACE Title 36 management.
Click here to see a map showing the State Park boundary and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fee Boundary.
Dispersed camping in the former state wildlife area is no longer permitted. Camping is still available at the State Park and surrounding private campgrounds.
East and west boat ramps are open annually from March 15 until October 31. They are closed annually from Nov. 1 until March 15 the following year for waterfowl resting.
State Park Fees:
Daily Passes
Daily Vehicle Pass - $10 per vehicle
Annual Passes
For more information on passes, including multiple vehicle passes, large quantity discounts, and specialty passes such as disability, military, etc., see the CPW Parks Pass Information page.
Camping:
Summer (May 1-Oct. 31):
Point Campground Basic Campsite:
- Sun-Thurs. $18/night
- Friday-Sat. $20/night
Lake Hasty Electric Hook-up Campsite:
- Sun-Thurs. $27/night
- Fri-Sat. $29/night
Winter (Nov. 1 to April 30):
- Point Campground Basic Campsite: $18/night
- Lake Hasty Electric Hook-up Campsite: $25/night
Group Camping:
Caddoa Shelter Group Campsite: Call for rates: 719-829-1801 ext. 3 to reserve.
Facilities:
Group picnic areas: Call 719-829-1801 for rates.
Visitor Center conference room: Call for rates. Please call 719-829-1801 to reserve.
The USACE project office/visitor center is open to the public and phone calls will be answered Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
For information on Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)-managed recreation areas, including camping, click here or phone 719-846-6951.
Long's Canyon: Due to flood damage, the road is closed to vehicle traffic past the self-serve station. Hiking trails and lake access for fishing is open to foot traffic.
Contact the USACE Trinidad Lake Main Office at (719) 846-7990 with additional questions.