Hopewell Lake Campground
Camp near the eponymous lake and along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
General Information
Hopewell Lake Campground sits next to its scenic namesake lake between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing and canoeing.
Natural Features: Hopewell Lake is a small, man-made lake, set high in the Carson National Forest at an elevation of 9,500 feet. A forest of conifer and aspen trees covers the area and offers partial shade in the campground.
Recreation: The 14-acre lake is perfect for canoeing and is regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout. Several trails begin in the campground and are popular with horseback riders and hikers.
Facilities: The campground contains a group day-use shelter and overnight campsite, as well as several family overnight sites. Horse corrals and water troughs are on-site.
Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait.
Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area, but must be trailered in and out of the campground
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $12 per vehicle per night
Group Shelter: $125 per night (up to 100 people)
Day Use:
Group Shelter: $100 per day (up to 100 people)
Address: 22280 U.S. Highway 64, Tres Piedras, NM 87577
Phone: (575) 758-8678
Hours: Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.7043
Longitude: -106.2368
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.70444, -106.23556
36°42'16"N, 106°14'8"W
From Taos, New Mexico, take U.S. 64 about 40 miles west. The campground is on the south side of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Group Picnic
Recreation Opportunities
Backpacking Info
Use Hopewell Lake Campground as a layover or basecamp for backingpacking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Horseback Riding Info
Catch the Contintenal Divide National Scenic Trail directly from the campground.
For day use visitors, parking is available in the lake parking lot for $8.
Horse Camping Info
- Corrals are available at two campsites.
- One shared water trough is available.
- Water is not available due to system issues. Visitors should bring their own water.
- Water is not available due to system issues. Visitors should bring their own water.
Recreation Groups
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail on the Carson National Forest runs 102 miles between the Santa Fe and Rio Grande national forests.