Cochiti Lake Recreation Area
The lake offers two camping and recreation areas. Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla Peak on the east side.
Cochiti Lake road to the swimming beach and picnic area.
Swimmers at Cochiti Lake beach and picnic area
The Cochiti Recreation Area and boat ramp are open year-round and are accessed by a paved road.
A 6-mile dam forms the lake. The dam is a great place for a scenic walk.
Wind surfing, sailing and fishing (bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, sunfish, and trout) are favorite pastimes.
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The Cochiti Dam is the 23rd largest dam in the world by volume of material and the 11th largest earthen dam in the world according to Wikipedia.
The Cochiti Lake provides for flood control, recreation, and wildlife habitatation. The recreation area includes two public areas: Cochiti on the west side of the lake and Tetilla Peak on the east side. Recreation includes sailing, wind surfing, kayaking, and fishing. There is a swim beach and playground. Facilities include campgrounds and campsites, many with water and electric hookups, as well as a large boat ramp, trails, visitors center, and picnic areas. Information: 505.465.2300