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De Baca County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
State park on Bureau of Reclamation Lake Sumner (Sumner Dam) where the Pecos River and Alamogordo Creek meet northwest of Fort Sumner. Large plains reservoir with ~60 miles of shoreline at full pool, fishing (white bass, catfish, walleye), boating, and birding on the shortgrass plains.
| Region | De Baca County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.6126, -104.4021 |
| Managing agency | New Mexico State Parks (USBR reservoir) |
| Water body | Lake Sumner / Sumner Dam |
| Shoreline (full pool) | ~60 miles |
| Surface (full pool) | ~4,500 acres |
| Fishing | White bass, catfish, walleye, bream |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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