Fenton Lake State Park
3 notices: Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch… · Restriction: Fireworks are strictly forbidden at Fenton Lake State Park as well as the Santa Fe Nationa… · Announcement: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 829-3630
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 11
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch…Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of… (more)
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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: No 4-wheelers, ATV's, UHV's, OHV's, UTV's, or anything in between allowed at Fenton.No 4-wheelers, ATV's, UHV's, OHV's, UTV's, or anything in between allowed at Fenton.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Fireworks are strictly forbidden at Fenton Lake State Park as well as the Santa Fe Nationa…Fireworks are strictly forbidden at Fenton Lake State Park as well as the Santa Fe National Forest
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: No throwing objects onto the ice.No throwing objects onto the ice.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: No swimming allowed at Fenton LakeNo swimming allowed at Fenton Lake
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: We do not have a Dump Station.We do not have a Dump Station.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Restriction: No glass bottles allowed.No glass bottles allowed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Fenton Lake State Park is currently open from 6:00am to 9:00pm to accommodate for the busy…Fenton Lake State Park is currently open from 6:00am to 9:00pm to accommodate for the busy season. Both sides of the park, Lake Fork and the Fenton… (more)
Fenton Lake State Park is currently open from 6:00am to 9:00pm to accommodate for the busy season. Both sides of the park, Lake Fork and the Fenton Lake side will close nightly at 9:00pm and both gates will be open promptly at 6:00am. If you have a camping reservation and are going to arrive after 9:00pm , please call ahead to the park to let us know so we can make accommodations to get you into your site when you arrive.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
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Fenton Lake State Park is a park in Sandoval County, about 38 miles west of Española.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Facilities Developed Campsites; 5 W+ E Sites; Group Campsites | — | 5 W+ E Sites | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: Developed Campsites; 5 W+ E Sites; Group Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingHorseback ridingHikingFishingPicnickingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingWinter sportsCross-country skiing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 1 mi | — | 1 Mile; Hiking; Mt Biking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding; Winter Recreation; Cross-country Skiing; Snowshoeing |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 1 Mile; Hiking; Mt Biking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding; Winter Recreation; Cross-country Skiing; Snowshoeing
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Electric trolling motors only; Non-motorized; Canoe/Kayak; Camping; Education Programs
Boating Facilities: Boat Ramp
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 455 Fenton Lake Road
Jemez Springs, NM 87025 - Nearest town
- Española — about 38 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.8824, -106.7304
- Phone
- (575) 829-3630
- james.mayers@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 16, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- Photo: Dangerous Bridge (2809832075).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), cogdogblog
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology