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Hopewell Lake Campground
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.
At a Glance
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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
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.
| No. of Sites | 32 single site(s) |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Group Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Under 30' |
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| Picnic tables: | Group Picnic |
| Tent camping: | 32 Campsites |
| Toilets: | Vault |
| Drinking water: | No |
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