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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
ATTENTION :: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Sumner Lake, NM
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185 site(s) found
Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Booking Window
Camping
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Wed Feb 24 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Wed Sep 23 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Group Use
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Wed Feb 24 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Camping
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Wed Feb 24 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bbq Grills
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking Trail
- Interpretive Programs
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Shelters
- Showers
- Swimming
- Toilet, Flush
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Walking
- Water Drinking
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Group Use
$45.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Group Use
$45.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.60778, -104.38722
34°36'28"N, 104°23'14"W
From Interstate 40 at Santa Rosa, take US 84 South to State Road 203 then west on 203 for 6 miles to Park Entrance. Follow main campground road for another 2 miles to Pecos or Mesquite Loop. From US 60/84 in Fort Sumner take US 84 North to State Road 203 then west use the directions above.
34.60778, -104.38722
34°36'28"N, 104°23'14"W
From Interstate 40 at Santa Rosa, take US 84 South to State Road 203 then west on 203 for 6 miles to Park Entrance. Follow main campground road for another 2 miles to Pecos or Mesquite Loop. From US 60/84 in Fort Sumner take US 84 North to State Road 203 then west use the directions above.
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