Fenton Lake State Park
Open — Open year-round. Reservations accepted up to 6 months in advance. Peak season runs from late April through September.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 2:05AM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches below 7,500 feet with higher amounts of 6 to 12 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Far Northwest Highlands, Tusas Mountains Including Chama, and Jemez Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be high between 7,000 and 8,000 feet Wednesday evening before gradually lowering to all areas late Thursday.
About
Fenton Lake State Park sits at 7,900 feet elevation in the Jemez Mountains, 33 miles north of San Ysidro. The campground offers 37 developed sites nestled among beautiful ponderosa pine forests, with 5 sites featuring electric hookups and RV pull-through sites available. The 37-acre lake, fed by the Rio Cebolla, is stocked with rainbow trout and provides excellent fishing opportunities, particularly during migratory waterfowl season. The park caters to a variety of outdoor activities year-round. Summer visitors enjoy camping, fishing, canoeing, and hiking, while winter brings cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Facilities include vault toilets, an RV dump station, boat ramps, fire rings, picnic tables, and a playground. The surrounding national forest provides additional opportunities for horseback riding and wildlife viewing. The campground accommodates RVs up to 60 feet in the electric sites and up to 50 feet in some non-electric sites. Fires are only allowed in provided grills and fire rings within developed camping areas. The park maintains modern restrooms in addition to vault toilets, and there is a park office on-site for visitor assistance.
Directions
From Interstate 25 take Highway 550 (Exit 242) to State Road 4 in San Ysidro, then proceed 7 miles past Jemez Springs and turn on State Road 126. Fenton Lake is 8 miles further from that turnoff.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 829-3630 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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