U.S. Forest Service · Carson National Forest · NM

Hopewell Lake Campground

Hopewell Lake viewPhoto · Carson National Forest
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
33Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation The 14-acre lake is perfect for canoeing and is regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail goes through the campgound, and is popular with horseback riders and hikers. Facilities The campground has 31 camping sites. There is also a group day-use shelter and group overnight campsite, both available by reservation. Keep reading

Horse corrals and water troughs are available at two campsites. Vault toilets are provided. Currently (May 2024) there is NO water. Please bring your own water. First-come, first-served sites are available. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

The sites · 33

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Campground001standard nonelectric30 ft
Campground002standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground003standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground004standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground005standard nonelectric21 ft
Campground006standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground007standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground008standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground009standard nonelectric19 ft
Campground010standard nonelectric25 ft
Campground011standard nonelectric18 ft
Campground012standard nonelectric25 ft
Campground013standard nonelectric19 ft
Campground014standard nonelectric19 ft
Campground015standard nonelectric19 ft
Campground016equestrian nonelectric45 ft
Campground017equestrian nonelectric45 ft
Campground018standard nonelectric45 ft
Campground019standard nonelectric45 ft
Campground020standard nonelectric38 ft
Campground021standard nonelectric45 ft
Campground022standard nonelectric40 ft
Campground023standard nonelectric33 ft
Campground024standard nonelectric30 ft
Campground025standard nonelectric45 ft
Campground026standard nonelectric30 ft
Campground027standard nonelectric31 ft
Campground028standard nonelectric30 ft
Campground029standard nonelectric23 ft
Campground030standard nonelectric33 ft
Campground031standard nonelectric35 ft
CampgroundGS2group standard nonelectric21 ft
DayGS1group shelter nonelectric30 ftyes

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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