Hopewell Lake Campground, Tres Piedras, NM

Hopewell Lake Campground is located in the Tres Piedras Ranger District, Carson National Forest (1 hr 54 min north of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 9,773 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $125.00. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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(435) 245-6521 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$24 - $125

Campsite Reviews (53)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		58%
4 star		21%
3 star		8%
2 star		8%
1 star		2%

@WaylonLADA0067 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #25

The hosts were very nice and the site on the edge of the meadow is beautiful.

@CarlS3807743 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #6

Great place to camp. Sites are nice, good size and private. Host available.

@TheresaB676023 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #16

very quiet and nice and clean and friendly hosts

@AllenaC1092625 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #13

There is no available water at the campground or anywhere near the campground. It's a long, steep, haul up the mountain to the campground. It's really inconvenient! But other than that, it's a lovely campground, with the sites having quite a bit of open ground between them. Nice long driveways at most of the sites. The lake was well stocked with trout. Some nice hiking, including the Continental Divide Trail that goes right through the campground. Really enjoyed my stay!

@AnnaG4813831 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #10

Fishing was excellent, camp grounds we're clean and quite. We had a wonderful time in God's country

@GaryB5198117 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #29

The camp host was excellent.

@RandallB572981 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #22

Camp host was professional, knowledgeable and responsive. This was the 4th of July weekend and he handle a couple of volatile situations extremely well. He helped make our stay wonderful.

@SarahM1574964 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #28

Carson National Forest has suffered from a fungus and many of their trees have been cut down leaving piles of wood around. We originally reserved spot 28 and when we drove through that side of the camp ground is baron. The trees in the pictures are no longer there. We talked to the host and we were able to move to spot 5. It was perfect. The campground was quiet and there were trails to hike right from the campground.

@MikeA1573556 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #24

Except for the down tree's all over the property, and no water, I highly recommend this area.Camp host was very welcoming and pleasant.

@DebraC1743C063 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #10

We had a great camp spot but many were out in the open. Easy access to campground. Bathrooms were very clean but could have used one or two more bathrooms in campground.

@StuartC1366595 · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #27

The camp host, and the site, were great. Unfortunately, fishing in Hopewell was dismal. Also, I wonder if it would be possible to designate certain areas as "quiet" and not allow generators. I can't stand those damn things when I'm looking for solitude. thanks.

@KeithL8101118 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #16

This was our first time to Hopewell Lake Campground. We were equestrian campers. There is one pen provided at each site. While the pen is large, strong and with good footing...it does not accommodate 2 horses who get along like siblings. There are only 2 equestrian sites available. While the riding is fabulous in this area ... the campground does not allow horse campers to use other sites. We particularly appreciated the fact the campground was just off Hwy 64 ... a nice paved road! There were people at the lake fishing for trout from the bank ... when we went to water the horses (there was no water at the campground). They were gracious. We did not fish, but you might want to. I appreciated the helpful comments and suggestions I received when I called the Tres Piedras Ranger Station.

@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #25

Nice campground, quiet and secluded and very well maintained.

@MichaelP381919 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #27

Google Maps shows the 100 yr. old trees. Now you have a baron nothing. So depressing and no warning to campers. Hopewell is devoid of Hope.

@JosephW2431488 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #24

Always a great time!

@MarkPF38590535 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #7

Hopewell lake has become one of our favorite spots to camp, especially during the heat of the summer months, at 9900 feet above sea level it stays pretty cool during the days, cool in the evening making for perfect conditions to have a campfire, sit around with loved ones and enjoy the clear skies and clean air. A bit windy this time around, but enjoyable nonetheless, fishing was ok, with our grandson catching most of the catch. The camp host, Douglas is AWESOME, he shows just what a determined, dedicated person should be. Like many areas of this forest there has been losses to some of the most beautiful trees due to pine bark beetles, but still a great place to visit!!

@AdrianB3B9E718 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #13

I hate reservation sites and the up charge to use them. Morally it’s wrong. You messed up a good thing.

@jonathandE3D58 · Camped on Jun 21, 2023 at Campsite #10

Beautiful campground. The host is great. There was not any water available at the hydrants when we were there, this was announced prior to our arrival so it was not a surprise or inconvenience at all. This is a beautiful area up around 10,000 feet in the trees. Nice cool crisp evenings with beautiful sunsets. We had some deer visit our spot for breakfast. Nice hiking areas around and the little lake is also nice. We were not prepared to have cell service as all reports and reviews said there is not any, but, we had good T-Mobile service. This is going on our list of favorite places and we will be back for sure. Be sure your vehicle is gassed up, not any gas or stores for miles. Sad to see so many trees having to come down due to disease though.

@ThomasG8527799 · Camped on Sep 1, 2022 at Campsite #15

Doug does an excellent job ma aging the property and is super helpful, knowledgeable, and keeps the rifraf down which is much appreciated considering the proximity of open camping. We visit regularly bit this was the first camp out. It was fabulous.

@EricS9323236 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #17

Douglas the camp host was friendly. He came around frequently checking on the campground. He monitored and enforced the rules such as one way traffic in the loop and kept non-campers out. He was helpful with local information. Very good experience “best campground host EVER”.

@marioM6460407 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #28

This place was awesome and we will definitely go back

@Jacquelin87833 · Camped on Jul 31, 2022 at Campsite #25

Hopewell Lake was a great campground located in a peaceful setting high in the Carson National Forest. It is not right on the lake, so the day use traffic is no problem. Cattle mingle about the campground, and there are great views from site 25.

@LawrenceH20205 · Camped on Jul 23, 2022 at Campsite #26

Mid July and no water turned on yet seems a bit of a stretch. campground was clean and mostly quiet. Something needs to be done about the outlaws from the forest who feel they have access to the campground facilities and tear through on their ATVS; this is my third year coming there and it hasn't changed. Pretty unfair to the campground host who has to deal with them.

@RonaldT7406782 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #14

Great campground and great camp host! Our only complaint is that the water is not turned on yet. We had plenty with us but some other campers ran out and had to drive to another town to fill up their jugs.

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Aug 31, 2021 at Campsite #16

Excellent camp for families visiting Sante Fe , Chama, the CDT, Taos. Great fishing and hiking trails and always a great host.

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