Tetilla Peak
Cochiti Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PENA BLANCA, NM, NM
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$20 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (49 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tetilla-peak to be notified when sites open up.
Tetilla Peak offers spectacular scenic views of Cochiti Lake and surrounding mountains on the east side of the lake. Google reviews praise it as beautiful, quiet, and safe with excellent hosts and a variety of site sizes.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Bobcat, Osprey, and Roundtail Horned Lizard present in area. Exercise caution during hikes.
Insider tips for Tetilla Peak: Book early — it's a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups Dump station located just a few feet from entrance per camper review
Skip Tetilla Peak if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites. You want to camp November-April — seasonal operations only. You prefer less crowded areas in peak season — book early recommended.
Best time to visit Tetilla Peak: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Cochiti Campground (PENA BLANCA, NM), Juniper Campground (Nm) (Los Alamos, NM), Ponderosa Group Campground (Nm) (Los Alamos, NM), Paliza (Jemez Springs, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tetilla Peak
Cell signal at Tetilla Peak (PENA BLANCA, NM): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups
Dump station located just a few feet from entrance per camper review
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Albuquerque, New Mexico, take I-25 north to exit 264. Travel west on State Road 16 to the Tetilla Peak Recreation Area/La Bajada Village turnoff and follow the paved road into the recreation area.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cochiti Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cochiti Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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