fenton lake state park
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fenton lake state park印象
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The lake is small, but great for fishing, especially with kids. The campsites and toilets were clean. Our spot was 16. Quiet and a GREAT view. More chipmunks than I've ever seen anywhere else in NM! If you have kids under 12 head over to the Fish Hatchery. There's a stocked area and kids can fish free there. Lots of kids caught fish.
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always my favorite place to get away and have a wonderful time out in nature. ive never had a bad time.
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Fenton Lake was unexpected. It was prettier and cooler than I had imagined. The winding road up to the lake was pretty as well. After being in Albuquerque for a month during the heat wave, it was a refreshing break to get out of the desert and the city. It was in the 50's when we arrived early in the morning but by 10am it was warming up quickly. There are a lot of signs of what not to do, I guess it's to protect the wildlife and the lake which is good for fishing but no swimming is allowed.
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Fenton Lake State Park is a truly beautiful park located within a couple hours' drive from either Santa Fe or Albuquerque. We drove in from Santa Fe, enjoying the scenery along Highway 4. We reserved our campsite online and obtained the last site without hookups. Sites with hookups are even more limited and can book up several months in advance. Other campsites are first-come-first-serve and fill up quickly. All sites were taken promptly Friday late afternoon for the weekend. The roads to get into the campground were decent but quite dusty, and the area is still recovering from fires a few years ago, so there was a very fine ash still present on the ground. Fire hazard was high the weekend we visited, and winds were moderate. Drinking water is available to pump yourself near the lake and there are many restroom facilities located throughout the campground. None of the facilities we used, however, contained more than just a toilet. There are numerous trails to hike and explore, and dogs are allowed on leashes. We saw two large deer on one of our hikes, and the scenery was truly beautiful. There was evidence of past fires in many places, however, with visibly burned trees, brush and meadows. Fishing is allowed with the proper license and several boaters used the nice boat launch ramp to launch their small crafts.We were actually surprised fires were allowed in the campgrounds as dry as it was, but rangers patrolled all campsites regularly. The campsites were quite smoky when campers had fires going, especially when winds died down in the late evening. Bottom line: Fenton Lake State Park is worth a visit for a nice day trip or for overnight camping. Just plan ahead and reserve a site online if you wish to camp.
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Fenton Lake lies in the heart of the Jemez Mountains on State Highway 126 just a short drive from Jemez Springs. The trip up to the park is a very pleasant drive, paved all the way, with outstanding scenery along the way. It's not uncommon to see rabbits and squirrels along the road driving in.The park does require a daily user fee but it's fairly low and well worth it. They offer overnight camping with prepared sites and vault toilets scattered throuighout the camping area which is alongside the stream that feeds the lake.Fishing is good, with trout easily caught either from the shore or from your boat. It's very cool under the pine trees during the hottest summer months, and it's a great place to come for a picnic lunch. You're not supposed to feed the chipmunks that sit beside your table begging for food, but do as your conscience dictates.
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With the news saying this and other areas nearby were open again because the fires were out, we showed up at 6:30 PM on a Friday night, whoops, campground full! Had to camp at the nearby Jemez Falls Campground instead.Came back Saturday morning, even then all the campsites were full and we had to drive around for an hour before finding site 2 available. There's a nice playground around the middle of the park that is sure to please the kids!The lake itself is for fishing only, and it was packed with people! There's a very nice 1 mile hiking trail that follows the river (stream?).The campsites were a bit rundown, the picnic tables have seen better days. We were pleasantly surprised when our fellow campers abided by the 10 PM quiet time.There really needs to be more camp sites, considering how close this park is to Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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I drove into this park to check it out. Very few sites have electricity, many are unlevel and hard to get into. I talked to the local "Barney Fife" inside the park and he was not courteous or friendly. He was on some sort of ego trip that I did not have time for. I left the park and will not come back. Close this park and save the taxpayer some money or get someone who will project the image that New Mexico would be proud of.
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This is one of the prettiest state parks I have stayed in. We got site #9, which has a great view of the valley. This park is relatively quiet, kept clean, and the camp host was very friendly. Convenient to many great day hike trails, Jemez scenic byway, and Valles Caldera. Reserve in advance if you plan to stay more than one night.
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Between the shady trees and the easy access to fishing for visitors in wheelchairs, this lovely small lake is worth the drive through Whiterock and the winding road through the mountains. Sadly, the burn scars from several fires are clearly evident but makes one appreciate the ferocity of nature. The only complaint is that for the $5 fee we paid to enter, both toilet blocks were appalling and looked like they had not been attended to in weeks. Those with sensitive noses or weak stomachs would have a tough time using the facilities, resulting is some looking for rocks and bushes to duck behind.
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Visiting Fenton Lake is easy and only adds a few miles if you are doing the Gilman Tunnels road. The small lake looks pristine and quiet in early morning light and is quite photogenic in beautiful surroundings.