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| Sumner Lake State Park offers many activities, such as camping, hiking, swimming, wildlife viewing and fishing. The lake is home for many warm water species including walleye, bass, crappie, and channel catfish. |
Old Fort and The Kid
Sumner Lake is base camp for exploring 19th-century history. Nearby attractions include two museums, the Bosque Redondo Memorial and Fort Sumner State Monument - a Civil War era outpost which was the destination of "The Historical Long Walk". Also nearby is the gravesite of the notorious outlaw, Billy the Kid.
Birding
Sumner Lake, which is along "The Pecos River Flyway", is a great place for bird watching. Winter migrants appreciate the lake, while summer breeding residents appreciate the canyon below the dam.
Getting There
To get to Sumner Lake State Park from the town of Fort Sumner, take US 84 northwest 10 miles, then go west on NM 203 for 6 miles.
Facilities |
Activities |
Visitor Center |
Camping |
Group Shelter |
Picnicking |
Developed Sites (50) |
Fishing |
Electric Sites (18) |
Boating |
RV Dump Station |
Wildlife Viewing |
Restrooms/Showers |
Water Skiing |
Playground |
Mountain Biking |
Discovery trail |
Hiking |
Mountain bike trail |
Biking |
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Park Map
Park Brochure
Park Management Plan
Park Photo Tour
Getting the latest Water Levels...
Gate Hours
24 hours
Park Superintendent
David Sanchez
(575) 355-2541
FAX: (575) 355-2542
david.sanchez1@state.nm.us
Address
HC 64, Box 125
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Land
6,700 acres
Lake Surface
4,500 acres
Elevation
4,300 feet
Precipitation
14.8 inches
Temperature
January 56/24
April 74/41
July 92/62
October 74/42
Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions have been lifted
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