recently my friend and I went fishing at fenton lake. We paid our parking fee of $5.oo for the VAN we went on. Later in the day, the park ranger gave us a citation for not paying a $15.00 fee required for a BUS as noted on the entrance parking fee notice. We tried to explain to theindivual officer that... More

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... More

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... More

New Mexico has some wonderful and beautiful state parks, and Fenton is tops on my list for just enjoying nature for what it is. If you're wanting/expecting a lot of goings on and activities and you're someone that needs a lot of amenities and constant "manufactured" entertainment, then Fenton Lake State Park may not be for you. Like most mountain... More

The park has tall pines and is well kept. The lake is stocked and quiet - no motors allowed..

always my favorite place to get away and have a wonderful time out in nature. ive never had a bad time.

I don't fish so I don't have much use of a lake you can canoe or swim in. I guess fisherman are happy. It's a pretty place for a picnic, but that's it, unless you fish.

They stock the fish pond with trout in the summer for kids only. Great memories there.

Had several fun times fishing here with the kids. Park is clean and access to lake is easy.