There usually is a Corps of Engineers campground near the dams in New Mexico. Water was running out of the dam for 3 days - at least, since that's how many days I went by it. And this next photo shows it running down the Rio Grande on the other side of the bridge.
The campground is a large facility and this is only one of the photos of the main area.
My campground was way to the left and up a hill - this shot was taken across the valley and up the hill to the visitor center. Long zoom to get this one.
My photo shows only the main part of the reservoir, but it's quite large.
Up at the visitor centers, they always have interesting displays, this is a native Indian oven.
Huge boat ramp, but no wake is allowed in this area.
Control tower for the dam.
Most of the camping area is on some type of cliff or hill, so they made a beach just for water sports and swimming.
No wake - can't make much of a wake on sailboats!
I have no idea what these are, but it's interesting.
Sunset! Finally got a nice one there.
Tent Rocks is nearby and is definitely worth a hike - check it out..... https://landcruisingadventure.blogspot.com/2014/09/tent-rocks-new-mexico-aka-kasha-katuwe.html
That lake should never have been built there. As the climate warms and we get more Spring runoff, The earth dam will not be able to contain the water and all that water will come rushing down on Cochiti. The Pueblo made a valiant effort to stop it's construction, but the government was to strong for the Pueblo to say no.
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