Pecos Campground, near Sumner Lake State Park, is a straightforward spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without too much fuss. It offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it a practical choice for a night or two.

Visitors have mentioned the beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding desert landscape, perfect for catching stunning sunrises and starry nights. The campground features picnic tables and fire pits, which are great for evening gatherings, though you might want to bring your own firewood since it’s not provided on-site.

If you’re planning to stay here, keep in mind that the restrooms could use some attention, and the campground can get a bit windy at times. Some campers have enjoyed the peace and quiet, especially during off-peak times, while others noted that it’s a bit removed from the lake itself. For those who like to explore, the park offers a playground for kids and plenty of space to roam. Just be cautious of local wildlife, as it’s home to some critters you wouldn’t want to encounter up close.

This lake on the grassy plains offers many activities, such as boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and birding.
Relax at a campsite with views of the lake after a hike along the lakeshore.

Pecos Campground — Sumner Lake State Park

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I stayed in a primative area near the lake shore.  The campground, about 1/2 mile away had tables, toilets and water.  Nice place but windy when I was there.

Nice view of the lake.

Nice little desert lake with nice campground. Storms rolled in every afternoon. There was electric and water hookups. The lake was warm and clean. Be careful of rattlesnakes, scorpions and tarantulas. This area is also cougar County so don't let the little ones wander off outta sight. 
Rattlesnakes are the biggest danger if your bit. Scorpions and tarantulas are just a bit of a sting but still not fun. Never leave your shoes outside and keep your tents zippered. Always check the handles and underside of things before you grab them. 

Sweet little desert lake 

We camped in the Pecos campground in site 12. Beautiful view of the lake and desert. Awesome sunrises. 
This site is one of the few that has full hookups but the sewer connection was so far from the water and electric there was no way I could hook up. Would have needed at least 30 ft of sewer hose. The water and electric hookups were on the wrong side. I would have had to pull in nose first if I didn’t have a super long power cord and water hose. 
The sites have covered picnic tables, and many have cute 3 sided Adobe structures that break the wind and provide more shade. 
Gravel site was perfectly level and wide enough for 3 campers. Lots of space between sites so there’s plenty of privacy. 
There is a clean bathhouse, but it’s quite a long walk. There is a nice big playground for kids. 
There are heavy steel trash cans at each site, and rangers pick up trash twice a day. It gets real windy in the afternoons, but it dies down in evening. If you like looking at starry skies, this park is super dark at night and awesome for stargazing. Lots of flies. Mosquitoes are a bit of a nuisance in the evening. There are fire pits and a little camp fire keeps a lot of pests away. 

Amazing Scenery

Park Ranger was awesome...never saw the camp hosts. Pretty windy while I've been here but beautiful enough. Camped with water and electricity, bathrooms up the hill so don't wait till last minute. Have 3 bars of Verizon service in spot 6. 

Great price for what we got

It’s November and it’s 80° the day and 30° at night. They have water and electric. I’m getting quite a few channels over broadcast. My T-Mobile Internet is at four bars and my AT&amp;T cell phone is at two bars. Stay here couple nights going to move on tomorrow.

Small rv park. Make a reservation online 

Just stayed for 1 night so it was okay. No other people

Nice overnight 

Not one of my favorites. Sits a little off the lake so I'd try one of the other campgrounds that are closer if you want to be closer. Not busy at all but lots of traffic during the day

Basic for the price

Dirty restrooms,  smoking in restrooms, not a pleasant stay.

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