Hopewell Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed

View of Hopewell Lake through the trees with rolling hills in the background.

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;

Scenic view of tree lined lake with mountains in the background behind a meadow hillside

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Campsite with picnic table and fire ring in front of trees

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Campsite with picnic table at end of tree lined two track road

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campers should bring their own water as it is currently not available.
Reservations:	Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov. A reservation fee will be added to the price.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking
Fees:	Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $24/night Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $12/night Extra vehicle $12/night Group shelter day use (1 to 100 people) $100/day Group shelter overnight (1 to 100 people) $125/night Day use parking $8/day Day use season pass $60
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area, but must be trailered in and out of the campground
Closest Towns:	Tres Piedras, NM
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (6)
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	For more information contact: Tres Piedras Ranger District.

General Information

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.

Accessibility:

Accessible vault toilet

Parking:

A fee will be charged at the campground for extra vehicles

General Notes:

There is no cell service

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

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.