ACE NEWS RELEASE
Camping fees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District campgrounds at Abiquiu Lake and Cochiti Lake, N.M. will increase for the 2024 recreation season, starting April 15, 2024.
The Albuquerque District conducts biannual fee comparability studies at each project to ensure recreation fees are fair and equitable with surrounding recreation facilities. Throughout the region, visitation has continued to increase and the cost of maintaining recreation facilities has continued to rise with inflation.
Riana Campground at Abiquiu Lake:
• For primitive tent sites with no utilities, the fee will increase from $8 to $10.
• For trailer accessible sites without utility hookups, the fee will increase from $12 to $15.
• For camp sites with full electrical and water hookups, the fee will increase from $16 to $20.
The Riana Campground is located on a 150-foot rock bluff overlooking the lake at 6,400 feet above sea level and has 54 campsites. Several sites include electric and/or water hookups, shelters, grills, lantern holders, and tent pads. Other facilities include a play structure, showers, dump station, and picnic and fishing areas.
The Riana Campground is open annually April 15-Oct 15. Campsites need a reservation. In-advance or same-day reservations can be made at http://www.recreation.gov. On sites 1-39 only, you can have two camping units. Two
motorized, wheeled units are allowed at these sites, but must fit into the confines of the site. Sites 40-54 are primitive tents sites only with two tents allowed per site. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground. During the open season, there is an attendant available at 505-685-4561.
For Abiquiu-specific inquiries, please contact John Burman: 505-685-4371 or John.G.Burman@usace.army.mil