It is well-known that New Mexico holds a long list of beautiful state parks, and the majestic mountain escape found at Fenton Lake is no exception. An easy two hour drive from campus, located in the heart of the Jemez Mountains, the lake offers endless possibilities – the most popular of which being camping and fishing. Whether you decide to spend your day hiking to hot springs hidden in the pine forests of the Jemez, exploring the vastness of the Valles Caldera National Preserve just a few miles North, or trying to catch a rainbow trout – there is no better way to end the day than camping at Fenton Lake. Complete with a stunning backdrop of the Jemez Mountains and surrounded by a dense Forest of Ponderosa trees, Fenton Lake is the perfect place for any Lobo to come and relax.

Fenton Lake State Park