Cochiti Campground

Cochiti Lake

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Fe NF / PecosNew Mexico⭐ 4.3 (739)

🟢 45 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15

Availability checked 18h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 80 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 8h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cochiti Campground in New Mexico has 45 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, ELK RUN #040–ELK RUN #043 next to each othersites BUFFALO GROVE #060, ELK RUN #040, #041, #042, #043, #046, #049, #050, JUNI #01, #04, #06, #13, #17, #21, #22, #24, #25, #29, #30, #32, #33, RINGTAIL CAT #070, #072, #073, #074, #077, #079

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites JUNI #05, #23, #31, #34, RINGTAIL CAT #067, #078

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites ELK RUN #038, RINGTAIL CAT #069

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites ELK RUN #036, #048, JUNI #08, #19, RINGTAIL CAT #078

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites JUNI #14

Wed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 173 nightsbook these dates →sites ELK RUN #047, JUNI #11

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites BUFFALO GROVE #063, RINGTAIL CAT #071

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, ELK RUN #038–ELK RUN #044 next to each othersites ELK RUN #039, #044, JUNI #20, RINGTAIL CAT #076, ELK RUN #036, #038, #040, #041, #042, #043, #046, #047, #048, #050, JUNI #01, #04, #08, #11, #17, #19, #24, #29, #33, RINGTAIL CAT #073, #074, #077, #078, #079

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BUFFALO GROVE #060 — Buffalo Grove 60 — **Site BUFFALO GROVE #060** · Buffalo Grove 60Ranger

Campsite ELK RUN #040 — Elk Run 40 — **Site ELK RUN #040** · Elk Run 40Ranger

Campsite ELK RUN #041 — Elk Run 41 — **Site ELK RUN #041** · Elk Run 41Ranger

Campsite ELK RUN #042 — Elk Run 42 — **Site ELK RUN #042** · Elk Run 42Ranger

Campsite ELK RUN #043 — Elk Run 43 — **Site ELK RUN #043** · Elk Run 43Ranger

Campsite ELK RUN #046 — Elk Run 46 — **Site ELK RUN #046** · Elk Run 46Ranger

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Blink11.7 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America Walmart 342316.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Cochiti Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 7–40 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$20/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆722 ratings

5★416

4★176

3★61

2★49

1★20

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4

T-Mobile2.8/4

AT&T2.8/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cochiti Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cochiti Campground?

Cochiti Campground in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cochiti Campground?

Campsite fees at Cochiti Campground run about $15–$20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cochiti Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cochiti Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cochiti Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Cochiti Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 7–40 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cochiti Campground a good campground?

Cochiti Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 739 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cochiti Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cochiti Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 282 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cochiti Campground located?

Cochiti Campground is located in Santa Fe NF / Pecos, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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