Sumner Lake State Park facts for kids
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 Sumner Lake State Park
Location in New Mexico
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| Location | De Baca, New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 6,700 acres (27 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,300 ft (1,300 m) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
Sumner Lake State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located on the eastern plains about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Fort Sumner.
The park features a large 4,500-acre (18 km2) reservoir on the Pecos River, created in 1939 by the Sumner Dam of the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. The park elevation is 4,300 feet (1,300 m) above sea level.
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