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on the Colorado border, Sugarite Canyon State Park features heavily
wooded mountains and meadows painted with wildflowers and butterflies.
Visitors can fish and boat (electric motors only), observe the plentiful
wildlife, hike scenic trails, cross-country ski, camp and picnic.
Gate Hours
24 hours
Park Manager
Robert Mc Ivor
(505) 445-5607
Robert.mcivor@state.nm.us
Address
HCR 63, Box 386
Raton, NM 87740
Land
3,600 acres |
Take a Walk Through History
The Coal Camp Interpretive Trail winds through the ruins of the Sugarite coal
camp. Coal mining in the area provided an important economic boost to the region
and state. The visitor center provides information about the coal camp and the
area's history.
Captivating Caprock
An extended cliff of basaltic rock columns, often referred
to as "caprock" is the dominant geologic feature at the park. About 12 million
years ago, broad sheets of molten lava erupted from a nearby volcano, forming
layers of basalt rock 10-100 feet thick. Rock climbing is allowed on the caprock.
Getting There
To get to Sugarite Canyon State Park, take I-25 exit 452 at Raton, follow NM 72
east for 3.5 miles, and go north on NM 526 for about two miles to the visitor
center, as shown on this map of the area.
| Facilities |
Activities
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| Visitor Center |
Camping |
| Group Shelter |
Picknicking |
| Developed Sites (40) |
Fishing |
| Electric Sites (12) |
Boating |
| RV Dump Station |
Sailing |
| Restrooms |
Trails |
| Showers |
Wildlife Viewing |
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Winter Sports |
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