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Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez Springs, NM

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Fenton Lake State Park

A mountain state park in the Jemez Mountains with a lake for fishing and paddling, forest trails, and campsites.

455 Fenton Lake Road, Jemez Springs, NM 87025 · Jemez Springs, NM

About Fenton Lake State Park

Fenton Lake State Park sits in the Jemez Mountains at about 7,650 feet, surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. Visitors can fish the lake, which is stocked with rainbow trout and also holds German brown trout, and can paddle non-motorized craft or use electric trolling motors. The park offers a short one-mile hiking and mountain biking trail, interpretive trails, birding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, and a playground. Camping includes a few developed sites and group options, and a group picnic shelter is available.

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