Sumner Lake State Park

Mesquite Campground at Sumner Lake is a nice surprise. You'll venture along the high desert plateau to discover the beautiful lake down in the valley. The reservoir is a large 4,500 acres on the Pecos River. Peaceful and quiet, this is a great place to unwind.

A reservoir that is home to largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and walleye, and a sky full of stars above you? That would be Shady Side Campground at Sumner Lake State Park! Get ready for some beautiful, clean, and quiet campsites. Spend your time on the boat out on the lake, relax in the large campsites, or catch a glimpse of some majestic deer.

Raccoon is a trickster spirit in many North American tribes, enjoy the spirit of lightheartedness and fun at the Racoon Campground at Sumner Lake. The hillsides of juniper and the blue waters of the lake with a rocky shoreline contrast with the dry, desert like drive to the campground. We’re sure you’ll get into some fun, but maybe just stay out o Read more...

If you’re looking for some history to add to your outdoor adventure, Sumner Lake State Park was once the whereabouts of the famous frontier outlaw, Billy the Kid. This is the place where he gave his last hoorah. Aside from providing some epic history of the American West, East Side Campground is a great site with a lot of space and access to the r Read more...

How about extending your day on the water and staying a while at Pecos Campground, conveniently located just down the road from the main boat ramp at Sumner Lake State Park. This campground is perfect for the whole family with an onsite playground for the little ones to burn off steam, and electric hookups so you can camp in comfort in your RV. Th Read more...