Dump Stations In Fort Sumner, NM -- Sani-Dumps Online
34.4717° N, 104.2455° W
Quick Overview
Fort Sumner has several RV dump stations in the area, with some offering free access to travelers in the Pecos River valley of eastern New Mexico. This De Baca County seat of about 1,000 sits along Highway 60 and the Pecos River, famous as the place where Sheriff Pat Garrett shot and killed Billy the Kid in 1881. RV dump station and sani-dump access at Fort Sumner serves highway travelers crossing the remote eastern New Mexico plains as well as visitors to the Billy the Kid Museum and the Bosque Redondo Memorial, which commemorates the Long Walk and internment of the Navajo and Mescalero Apache peoples at Fort Sumner in the 1860s. The sanitary dump station facilities provide tank maintenance at a small community where the combination of Old West history, Native American memorial, and remote Pecos River valley setting creates a distinctive and historically significant stopping point on the eastern New Mexico plains.
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All Dump Stations Near Fort Sumner
| Station Name | Distance | Rating | Category | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Lake State Park | 12.9 mi | \u2014 | Dump Station | Free |
| Santa Rosa Campground | 40.4 mi | \u2014 | Dump Station | Free |
| Santa Rosa Lake State Park | 45.4 mi | \u2014 | Dump Station | Varies |
| Santa Rosa State Park | 46.5 mi | \u2014 | Dump Station | Varies |
Traveling to Fort Sumner by RV
Fort Sumner sits on Highway 60 about 160 miles east of Albuquerque and 60 miles west of Clovis. Highway 84 runs north-south through the community. The highways are two-lane roads crossing flat plains that handle RVs without difficulty. A fuel station and small grocery serve the town. The distances between communities on the eastern plains are significant, so fill your tank in Fort Sumner if heading in any direction. Cell coverage works in town but is spotty across the surrounding plains.
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Dump Station Costs in Fort Sumner
Of the dump stations near Fort Sumner, a portion% are free while a portion% charge a fee. Fort Sumner is very affordable, reflecting its position as a small agricultural community on the remote eastern New Mexico plains. New Mexico's low cost of living keeps all services modestly priced. Sumner Lake State Park provides camping at standard state park rates. The surrounding Pecos River valley and open plains offer very affordable living in one of New Mexico's most remote agricultural communities.
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Best Time to Visit Fort Sumner by RV
Winter
Nov - Feb
18-48°F
Crowds: Low
Cold plains winters with occasional freezing weather and the quietest period for travel through this remote area
Spring
Mar - May
28-72°F
Crowds: Low
Windy spring on the Pecos valley with warming days and increasing highway travel across the plains
Summer
Jun - Aug
55-98°F
Crowds: Low
Hot plains summer with monsoon thunderstorms and Old Fort Days celebration bringing visitors to town
Fall
Sep - Oct
38-78°F
Crowds: Low
Comfortable autumn temperatures with light visitor traffic on the eastern New Mexico highway corridors
Explore the Fort Sumner Area
The Billy the Kid Museum has an eclectic collection of Old West memorabilia beyond just Billy the Kid artifacts. The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site provides a sobering and important history of the Navajo Long Walk and internment period. Dump your tanks here before heading across the open plains where services are scarce. Sumner Lake State Park northwest of town offers fishing and camping in a quiet desert-lake setting on the Pecos River.
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Read more →Frequently Asked Questions About Dump Stations in Fort Sumner
Where can I dump my RV tanks in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?
Fort Sumner has {{stationCount}} dump stations along Highway 60 in the Pecos River valley of eastern New Mexico, serving travelers crossing the remote plains between Albuquerque and Clovis.
Are there free dump stations near Fort Sumner?
There are {{freeCount}} free dump stations near Fort Sumner. Free access is useful at this remote plains community where managing tanks before the long stretches of highway across eastern New Mexico is important.
What is the Billy the Kid connection to Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner is where Sheriff Pat Garrett shot and killed the outlaw Billy the Kid in 1881. The Billy the Kid Museum and his grave site at the old Fort Sumner cemetery are the primary attractions.
What should I bring to a dump station?
Bring disposable gloves, a clear sewer elbow adapter, a quality sewer hose, and rinse water. Carry spare supplies as Fort Sumner has very limited retail and the nearest full services are in Clovis or Albuquerque.
Where can I dump my RV tanks in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?
Fort Sumner has {{stationCount}} dump stations along Highway 60 in the Pecos River valley of eastern New Mexico, serving travelers crossing the remote plains between Albuquerque and Clovis.
Are there free dump stations near Fort Sumner?
There are {{freeCount}} free dump stations near Fort Sumner. Free access is useful at this remote plains community where managing tanks before the long stretches of highway across eastern New Mexico is important.
What is the Billy the Kid connection to Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner is where Sheriff Pat Garrett shot and killed the outlaw Billy the Kid in 1881. The Billy the Kid Museum and his grave site at the old Fort Sumner cemetery are the primary attractions.
What should I bring to a dump station?
Bring disposable gloves, a clear sewer elbow adapter, a quality sewer hose, and rinse water. Carry spare supplies as Fort Sumner has very limited retail and the nearest full services are in Clovis or Albuquerque.
Are there free dump stations in Fort Sumner?
Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Fort Sumner.
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