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Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez Springs

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#7 of 10 in Nature in Jemez Springs
State Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Fenton Lake State Park is a state park of New Mexico, USA, located 33 miles (53 km) north of San Ysidro, in the Jemez Mountains. The 37-acre (15 ha) lake is a popular fishing destination.

It was featured as a filming location (showing the splash-landing of an alien spacecraft) in the 1976 movie The Man Who Fell to Earth.
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  • By RMurray847
    I know the park rangers are spread thin, but the check-in system is pretty disorganized. If you aren't familiar with the park and campground, it could be easy to take a wrong turn if you're trying...  more »
  • By esinglet
    Fenton Lake is a beautiful spot, great for a day out and picnic. We did not catch any fish but had a wonderful day!  more »
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  • By Mollie Garcia
    So awesome just like the ride up there...
  • By Lois Garrett
    We had a great time camping here! Thing fancy, but they do a lot to keep the bathrooms clean. The camping spots are very spread out. We will return as often as we can!
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