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Cochiti Area
Total sites: 80
Available Tonight: 36
Available this Weekend: 27
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 36
Available this Weekend: 27
Booking Window: 6 months
5,475 ft
89°F
63°F
63°F
fair
Cochiti Area, NM - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cochiti Area in Sandoval County is located 40 min west of Santa Fe, NM with an elevation of 5,475 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 34 sites have electric and water hookups. 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (351)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 59% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 7% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@ShannonA244463 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #65
Beautiful Campground. Lacking in Hospitality! No one "on duty" when you try to check in or any other time when we were there. We learned from watching other campers that you take the reserve ticket off your post, clean it with a wet paper towel and write the dates that you reserved on it and hang it back up. Reading on the internet that there are other sights to see in the area, but one has to jump through many hoops in order to do that. While we were there, there were several people driving around trying to figure things out. Definitely needs better management.
@ClintonK765620 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #19
Enjoyed RV camping. Host was very friendly and informative. Fishing from boat ramp area was not the best but I went later in morning. Will visit again for sure.
@RobertA1820332 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #60
Nice campsite but too narrow a pad and road. Although I was able to maneuver my rig in, it was tight. Saw several others with the same issue. Other than that, really nice, quiet, and beautiful views.
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
Well designed camp ground. Great facilities.
@MarkF9408903 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #65
Check restrooms more often...needed toilet paper.Also no one in check in station until weekend after Memorial Day
@TeresaB1724254 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #61
Very nice, quiet campground.
@RonC4506391 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #66
Great campground the host were very friendly and helpful
@RodM9306592643 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #40
This campground is now on my favorites list. The ranger was very friendly and helpful. Although the sites were relatively close it didnt feel like it because of the layout and natural landscape.
@JackieO133982E · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #53
Overwhelmingly, beautiful landscape!
@MaryS3622227 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #69
Tent pads are small, showers should be cleaner. There was no apparent cleaning of the restrooms over the weekend. Very windy at times. Great birds
@AnneMariD1A115 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #58
Cochiti Lake is my favorite campground, and Buffalo Grove is my happy place. I could just sit and watch the lake, the weather, the mountains, and the people all day. I love kayaking this lake.
@DennisonD58D00 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #32
Quiet, peaceful location in off-season. Price was better-than-right with our seniors pass. Missed the lack of NM recycling drop-offs, and at Cochiti Campground. Cmon ACOE! And the very few 50A sites available. The 2 very nice dry camp only sections could have easily had power but didnt and the Jupiter section only has water (& 50A) on the inner circle. Outside sites are electric-only. Very nice new showers on Jupiter BTW. But the Jupiter sites with paved parking are pretty rough. Lots of gravel/rocky banks with large rocks strewn about, not looking natural but like a construction site. Stick with Buffalo Grove loop if you want a more finished campsite with water & 50A, but they are well reserved. Thats it for now!
@sallym5060514 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #65
I love Cochiti Lake! Ive been coming here for many years. The bathrooms and showers are always clean and the grounds are well kept. Everyone is always friendly.
@CharlesL794562 · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #65
We really enjoyed our stay at Cochiti. We had a terrific site overlooking the lake. We rode our bikes over the dam and we really amazed at the views.
@KevinH9468586 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #30
No toilet paper Sunday and Monday morning. 5 star afterwards. Looking forward to coming back
@BernhardSA6BCA · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #20
We stayed at site 20 in Juniper Loop. The site was close to level and long enough for our 35ft Motorhome. The site is W/E, Dump station is at exit of Juniper Loop. The Campground was very quiet during our stay. Santa Fe is 40 minutes away and all shops and Restaurants are available. Bandelier National Monument is 90 minutes from Cochiti CG and worth the drive. Lots of Cliff Dwellings can be seen on a short hike starting behind the Visitor Center.
@LarryN3972868 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #28
Very nice quiet campground. Great view. Pet owners should be aware of goat heads when walking their pets! We liked it very much!
@GaryL6692356 · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #63
Did not give address. Missed my stay
@BarbaraE171764 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #53
Beautiful park and beautiful views! Very clean!
@PatriciaM16546 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #59
Great campsites. Clean. Beautiful views. Walking and hiking the area is enjoyable. Pets welcome. Bathroom and shower facilities are excellent. An all around great experience. Priced well. Hosts and workers always top notch.
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #73
Cochiti lake has spectacular views, nice hiking. Access to the lake, and clean Shower house.
@MonicaN8122913 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #57
Great location for day-trip proximity to National Parks and Monuments.
@PennyV5837193 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #15
Juniper loop site #15 pull through. Very level with water across the road. We filled before we set up. Nice park for walking and Mountain Views were great. About 30 minutes to Santa Fe.
@BruceC8051679 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #62
This campground feels very remote. Quiet; no road noise at all. Loved the rolling terrain. Beautiful sunrise/sunset. Reasonable amount of trails for a lake-themed campground. Stayed in the Buffalo loop. The showerheads could use some attention, as they only provided a mist, not really a shower. But would definitely come back here. Tent Rocks NM is within 2 miles, but be sure to book your access reservation way in advance. We stayed for two weeks, but could not get into Tent Rocks.
@RobertL7452920 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #71
We had an amazing hike at nearby Kasha-Katuwee Tent Rocks and enjoyed kayaking on the no-wake lake. Beautiful location and campsite. Level pad and covered picnic shelter were great. Bathrooms were a bit overused by the day boaters, as the bathrooms in the boat launching area were closed with instructions to go to the campground. Other than the bathrooms being a bit run down, we had a very positive experience and would come back again.
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