Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner was a military fort in New Mexico Territory charged with the internment of Navajo and Mescalero Apache populations from 1863 to 1868 at nearby Bosque Redondo.
A landmark, 6 mi southeast of Fort Sumner
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Santa Rosa, 46 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
June and July highs run 92–93°, and about 68 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 75–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Fort Sumner. Green months are the mild ones.
Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner was a military fort in New Mexico Territory charged with the internment of Navajo and Mescalero Apache populations from 1863 to 1868 at nearby Bosque Redondo.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 30K a year
Where to stay near Fort Sumner
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Fort Sumner (3) and Santa Rosa (27).
Fort Sumner
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
852 people
6 mi northwest of Fort Sumner
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Fort Sumner | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sumner | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 852 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 46 mi northwest | 1 hr | 27 18 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,802 | $112K |
| Elida | 44 mi southeast | 1 hr | 1 1 RV park | 154 | $50K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fort Sumner
Other well-known places within 47 miles.
46 mi
Photo credits
Blue Hole: Autopilot, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Fort Sumner
What town is Fort Sumner near?
Fort Sumner, NM, about 6 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Fort Sumner?
April, May and October, with highs of 75–84°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Sumner?
Clovis Municipal (CVN), about 64 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 144 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner (6 mi, 3 places to stay) and Santa Rosa (46 mi, 27 places to stay).
Tips from people in Fort Sumner
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