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A deer is looking around at Sumner Lake State Park is one of many wildlife who make their home at the park.

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Wildlife, camping at Sumner Lake State Park

June 26, 2009 1:06 AM

Place: Sumner Lake State Park

Location: The park is 18 miles southwest of Fort Sumner on N.M. 203. It is roughly 75 miles or an hour-and-25-minute drive from Cannon Air Force Base.

What activities can you enjoy at this location? Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching and wildlife viewing.

What ages is this facility suited for? Any age group can enjoy this park.

What are admission prices? All prices are per vehicle. Daily Fee: $5, overnight camping: $8, developed camping (includes table shelter and grill): $10, electric hookup and water: $14.

What are the hours of operation? The park is open 24 hours. Self-service pay stations are available at all entrances.

Are there any special events coming up? The park is hosting a fireworks display on the fourth of July. An annual Youth Daze play day is scheduled for July 18. Throughout the summer, there are a variety of other weekend programs. The park events calendar can be viewed online at www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/

parksevent/calendar/Default.aspx.

One special thing people can do or see here: The park offers 9 miles of lake shoreline for camping. There visitors can see many types of wildlife as well as enjoy an unpolluted night sky.

Want more information? Call 505-355-2541 or visit online at www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/SumnerLake.htm.

— Compiled by FNM Correspondent Carrie Pendleton


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