Sumner Lake State Park

New Mexico State Park

HoursOpen 24/7
Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
Elevation4,310 ft
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water

Sumner Lake State Park entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Day use $5 NM resident (no charge Oct 1 - Apr 30), $10 non-resident; walk-in and bicycle free. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident, developed $15 resident / $20 non-resident. Hookups add $5 water, $10 electric, $5 sewer per day.

Sumner Lake State Park hours

Open 24/7

Hours as published by New Mexico State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Sumner Lake State Park

A grassland lake on the eastern plains with easy access to boating, swimming, and fishing. Open water and open sky, with good wildlife viewing along the shore.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • 50 Developed Campsites
  • 15 Electric Campsites (30 amp)
  • 1 Electric Campsite (50 amp)
  • 15 W + E Campsites (30 amp)
  • 1 W + E Campsites (50 amp)
  • Group Campsites
  • Primitive Camping
  • Shoreline Camping

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Group Picnic Shelter

Contact

Phone575-355-2541

Address32 Lakeview Lane, Sumner Lake, NM 88119

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