## Overview

Tetilla Peak Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within
the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation. The lake offers
two public recreation areas: Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla
Peak on the east side. Both sides offer spectacular scenic views of the water
and surrounding mountains. The Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest earth-
fill dams in the United States, and also one of the largest in the world. The
lake derives its name from the Indian Pueblo on the Cochiti Reservation.

## Recreation

Our quiet no-wake lake is an ideal for all paddle and wind craft. The lake is
also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye,
catfish, sunfish, and pike.  
  
Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the
lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and a fishing dock.

## Facilities

Our quiet no-wake lake is an ideal for all paddle and wind craft. The lake is
also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye,
catfish, sunfish, and pike.  
  
Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the
lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and a fishing dock.

## Natural Features

Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestled in the foothills of
the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper,
piñon trees, and mixed grasslands. There are many opportunities for wildlife
viewing.  
Four osprey nesting platforms have been erected around the lake to provide
nesting sites, as well as viewing opportunities. On the east side of the lake,
deer, coyote, river otters, rabbits, beavers, and bear are often sighted.

## Nearby Attractions

Cochiti Lake is 23 miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has
fascinating geological formations.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Tetilla Peak Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation.
  
The lake offers two public recreation areas: Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla Peak on the east side. Both sides offer spectacular scenic views of the water and surrounding mountains.
  
The Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest earth-fill dams in the United States, and also one of the largest in the world. The lake derives its name from the Indian Pueblo on the Cochiti Reservation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Our quiet no-wake lake is an ideal for all paddle and wind craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, sunfish, and pike. <br>  <br>Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and a fishing dock.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Our quiet no-wake lake is an ideal for all paddle and wind craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, sunfish, and pike. <br>  <br>Santa Cruz Day Use area is open daily and provides visitors with acces to the lake as well as several shade structures, bathrooms, and a fishing dock.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestled in the foothills of the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper, piñon trees, and mixed grasslands. There are many opportunities for wildlife viewing. <br>Four osprey nesting platforms have been erected around the lake to provide nesting sites, as well as viewing opportunities. On the east side of the lake, deer, coyote, river otters, rabbits, beavers, and bear are often sighted.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Cochiti Lake is 23 miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.</p>

TETILLA PEAK 1

TETILLA PEAK 4

TETILLA PEAK 5

TETILLA PEAK 3

TETILLA PEAK 2

Looking across the lake to the Jemez Mountains

Tetilla Peak Sunset

Tent Camping Tetilla Peak Campground

Tetilla Peak

## Overview

Cochiti Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the
boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation. The lake offers two
public recreation areas: Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla Peak
on the east side. Both sides offer spectacular scenic views of the water and
surrounding mountains. The Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest earth-fill
dams in the United States, and also one of the largest in the world. The lake
derives its name from the Indian Pueblo on the Cochiti Reservation.

## Recreation

Our quiet lake is an ideal location for all paddle, wind surfing, and sailing
craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass,
crappie, walleye, pike, catfish, sunfish and trout. Cochiti Recreation Area
has a popular, family friendly, swim beach Day Use area for public enjoyment.
It is a fee area, $5 per vehicle, but the cost is covered by the campsite fee
for visitors staying in the campground. Additionally, the Cochiti picnic area
has 21 covered picnic sites with a large group site that can be reserved by
calling the main office. Cochiti Day Use Areas are open from April 15th to
October 15th.

## Facilities

Our quiet lake is an ideal location for all paddle, wind surfing, and sailing
craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass,
crappie, walleye, pike, catfish, sunfish and trout. Cochiti Recreation Area
has a popular, family friendly, swim beach Day Use area for public enjoyment.
It is a fee area, $5 per vehicle, but the cost is covered by the campsite fee
for visitors staying in the campground. Additionally, the Cochiti picnic area
has 21 covered picnic sites with a large group site that can be reserved by
calling the main office. Cochiti Day Use Areas are open from April 15th to
October 15th.

## Natural Features

Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestled in the foothills of
the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper,
pinon trees, and mixed grasslands. There are many opportunities for wildlife
viewing. Four osprey nesting platforms have been erected around the lake to
provide nesting sites, as well as viewing opportunities. On the east side of
the lake, deer, coyote, river otters, rabbits, beavers, and the occasional
bear are often sighted.

## Nearby Attractions

Cochiti Lake is five miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has
fascinating geological formations.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cochiti Recreation Area is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation.
  
The lake offers two public recreation areas: Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla Peak on the east side. Both sides offer spectacular scenic views of the water and surrounding mountains.
  
The Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest earth-fill dams in the United States, and also one of the largest in the world. The lake derives its name from the Indian Pueblo on the Cochiti Reservation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Our quiet lake is an ideal location for all paddle, wind surfing, and sailing craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye, pike, catfish, sunfish and trout. 
  
Cochiti Recreation Area has a popular, family friendly, swim beach Day Use area for public enjoyment. It is a fee area, $5 per vehicle, but the cost is covered by the campsite fee for visitors staying in the campground. Additionally, the Cochiti picnic area has 21 covered picnic sites with a large group site that can be reserved by calling the main office.

Cochiti Day Use Areas are open from April 15th to October 15th.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Our quiet lake is an ideal location for all paddle, wind surfing, and sailing craft. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for species such as bass, crappie, walleye, pike, catfish, sunfish and trout. 
  
Cochiti Recreation Area has a popular, family friendly, swim beach Day Use area for public enjoyment. It is a fee area, $5 per vehicle, but the cost is covered by the campsite fee for visitors staying in the campground. Additionally, the Cochiti picnic area has 21 covered picnic sites with a large group site that can be reserved by calling the main office.

Cochiti Day Use Areas are open from April 15th to October 15th.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cochiti Lake sits at 5,343ft in elevation and is nestled in the foothills of the Jemez Mountains. Our high desert environment is dominated by juniper, pinon trees, and mixed grasslands.
  
There are many opportunities for wildlife viewing. Four osprey nesting platforms have been erected around the lake to provide nesting sites, as well as viewing opportunities. On the east side of the lake, deer, coyote, river otters, rabbits, beavers, and the occasional bear are often sighted.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Cochiti Lake is five miles from Tent Rocks National Monument, which has fascinating geological formations.

Cochiti Lake 2

Visitors enjoy our Swim Beach open for Day Use only from April 15th - October 15th

Swim Beach Day Use Area

Cochiti Lake3

Cochiti Lake 4

Cochiti Lake 1

Two children and an adult paddle an aluminum sided canoe on a lake.

Cochiti Campground

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Tent Rocks

Cochiti Campground is a great place to stay for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Within close distance to both Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Cochiti Lake is located within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian
Reservation. Please observe and obey all Pueblo regulations. Do not trespass
on lands closed to the public. Cochiti Lake is on the Rio Grande, about half
way between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest
earthfill dams in the US. It is one of the four units for flood and sediment
control on the Rio Grande, operating in conjunction with Galisteo, Jemez
Canyon, and Abiquiu Dams.

Cochiti Lake is located within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation. Please observe and obey all Pueblo regulations. Do not trespass on lands closed to the public. Cochiti Lake is on the Rio Grande, about half way between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Cochiti Dam is one of the ten largest earthfill dams in the US. It is one of the four units for flood and sediment control on the Rio Grande, operating in conjunction with Galisteo, Jemez Canyon, and Abiquiu Dams.

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