Fenton Lake State Park, NM
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: Please refer to NM State Parks website specific to the park for specific park closures or visit the
Fenton Lake State Park Closures and Announcements.
ATTENTION: Park staff may move your reservation to a different site in cases of inclement weather or site inaccessibility.
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.
Fenton Lake State Park, NM
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Booking Window
Camping
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Jan 27 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Aug 26 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Day Use
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Jan 27 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Group Use
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Jan 27 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 Apr 30 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Fri Apr 30 2027
Thu Sep 30 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Modern Restrooms
- Park Office
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Sail Boating
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Apr 30 2026 -
Sep 30 2026
Apr 30 2026 -
Sep 30 2026
Group Use
$90.00
Day Use
$90.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Peak Season
Apr 30 2027 -
Sep 30 2027
Apr 30 2027 -
Sep 30 2027
Group Use
$90.00
Day Use
$90.00
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):
35.88194, -106.72917
35°52'55"N, 106°43'45"W
FROM INTERSTATE 25 TAKE HWY 550 (EXIT 242) TO STATE ROAD 4 IN SAN YSIDRO, THEN PROCEED 7 MILES PAST JEMEZ SPRINGS AND TURN ON STATE ROAD 126. FENTON LAKE IS 8 MILES FURTHER FROM THAT TURNOFF.
35.88194, -106.72917
35°52'55"N, 106°43'45"W
FROM INTERSTATE 25 TAKE HWY 550 (EXIT 242) TO STATE ROAD 4 IN SAN YSIDRO, THEN PROCEED 7 MILES PAST JEMEZ SPRINGS AND TURN ON STATE ROAD 126. FENTON LAKE IS 8 MILES FURTHER FROM THAT TURNOFF.
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