Fort Sumner Attractions
Fort Sumner is the seat of De Baca County in southeastern New Mexico. There are 1,269 residents living at an elevation of 4,030 feet.
Billy the Kid Museum
The Billy The Kid Museum in Fort Sumner depicts life during the time period in which he lived. Displays include items which belonged to the Kid himself as well as more than 150 firearms and antique automobiles.
Billy the Kid Museum
1601 East Sumner Avenue
Route 1, Box 36
Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0036
United States
1601 East Sumner Avenue
Route 1, Box 36
Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0036
United States
Phone 1 (505) 355-2380
Fax 1 (505) 355-1380
Hours
May 15 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Fort Sumner State Monument
Fort Sumner State Monument focuses on the history of Old Fort Sumner, but also includes information on Billy The Kid, who was shot and killed in nearby Maxwell House by Sheriff Pat Garrett in 1881. Maxwell House was destroyed by floods.
Fort Sumner State Monument
Box 356
Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0356
United States
Box 356
Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0356
United States
Phone 1 (505) 355-2573
Fax 1 (505) 355-2573
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Old Fort Sumner Museum
The Old Fort Sumner Museum is located just up the road from Fort Sumner State Monument. Most of the exhibits are related to Billy The Kid, who is buried in a grave behind the museum.
Sumner Lake State Park
Sumner Lake State Park has a 4,500-acre lake that is stocked with bass and catfish. Camping, hiking, swimming, and wildlife viewing are other popular activities.
Sumner Lake State Park
HC 64, Box 125
Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0125
United States
HC 64, Box 125
Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0125
United States
Phone 1 (505) 355-2541
Fax 1 (505) 355-2542
