NM State Parks•Fort Sumner, NM•7h from Austin

Sumner Lake State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$10–18/nt

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Reservations

ReserveAmerica

Max Length

50 ft

Highlights

▶ 50 developed sites with electric and W/E hookups (30- and 50-amp options) in 3 loops; bass, crappie, and walleye fishing
▶ Billy the Kid gravesite in Fort Sumner (6 mi N) for a cultural day trip; dump station and showers on-site
▶ Quieter than NM parks near Albuquerque; fills the Fort Sumner/Guadalupe County gap entirely

Planning Notes

Three loops: Eastside (most developed, hookups), Mesquite (semi-primitive), Pecos (primitive). Dump station available. Fort Sumner (6 mi N) for basic supplies. From Austin: ~7 hrs via US-84 N through Lubbock.

Contact: (575) 355-2541

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.