Sumner Lake State Park Campground New Mexico

Sumner Lake State Park Overview

Sumner Lake State Park has 35 large campsites arranged in 3 loops (Eastside, Mesquite and Pecos) with most having nice views of the lake. Some campsites have full hookups. There’s also primitive/dry camping along the lakeshore. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVS. Each site also has a table, shade structure, fire ring and grate. Group camping is also available.

The campground has drinking water, vault toilets, showers and dump station. There’s also 3 boat ramps, a boat dock, playground, visitor center and group picnic area.

Although not exactly a forest, there are trees, including junipers, and cottonwoods, plus prairie grasses and several varieties of cactus.

Sumner Lake State Park Area Recreation

Sumner Lake State Park offers many activities including boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Water-fowl hunting is also allowed during season. The lake is home for many warm water species including walleye, bass, crappie, and channel catfish.

Santa Rosa Lake State Park is 50 miles to the north.

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Amenities

• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Dock
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Group Pavilion
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Interpretive Programs
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing