State Park · New Mexico, United States
Sumner Lake State Park
Sumner Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, established in 1966.
State Park · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | De Baca, New Mexico, United States |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 34.6078° N, 104.3870° W |
| Managed by | New Mexico state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sumner Lake State Park
Sumner Lake State Park is a state park in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States, located on the eastern plains about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Fort Sumner. The park features a large 4,500-acre (1,800 ha) reservoir on the Pecos River, created in 1939 by the Sumner Dam of the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. The park elevation is 4,300 feet (1,300 m) above sea level.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Fort Sumner, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 8 miles northwest of Fort Sumner |
Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 129.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sumner Lake State Park?
Sumner Lake State Park is in New Mexico, United States (34.6078° N, 104.3870° W).
When was Sumner Lake State Park established?
Sumner Lake State Park was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Sumner Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Fort Sumner, New Mexico. about 8 miles northwest of Fort Sumner.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Mexico_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Mexico state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumner_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).