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The Sugarite Canyon State Park is located 11 miles northeast of Raton, and offers fishing on three lakes, picnicking, hiking, and overnight camping at the Soda Pocket and Lake Alice campgrounds.
Sugarite (pronounced sugar-eet) is a prime spot for cross-county skiing and ice fishing. There are several miles of back-country trails (accessible by foot or horseback), one nature trail, and a historic trail through the Sugarite coal camp.
Horse corrals were recently installed near the Soda Pocket trailhead for riders wishing to view the countryside from a loftier point of view. Sugarite Canyon State Park is a popular fishing and three-season recreation area. Fishing is available from the shore, at the courtesy boat dock or fishing pier.
Only boats with electric trolling motors or sails are permitted on Lake Maloya; no gasoline motors or swimming allowed, because Lake Maloya and the other impoundments are the source of Raton's water supply. Visit Sugarite midweek for best wildlife viewing.

Facilities: Two camping areas provide four tent sites and 40 RV's sites. Restrooms, group shelters, and showers are provided at the Sugarite Canyon State Park.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: The Sugarite Canyon State Park is open year-round.

Fees: Day usage fees and overnight camping fees do apply.

Accessibility: The Sugarite Canyon State Park is handicap accessible.

Rules: Know all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park.

Directions: To reach the Sugarite Canyon State Park from Raton, take I-25 exit 452 to NM 72. Travel east about 7 miles to the junction of NM 526. Take the left fork that goes uphill. Continue on to the visitor's center and beyond to access the lakes.

To reach the Sugarite Canyon State Park from Trinidad, take I-85 CO to I-87 NM south to Raton, and follow directions from Raton.

Address
Sugarite Canyon State Park
HCR 63, Box 386
Raton, New Mexico 87740
Phone
General: (505) 445-5607
Fax: (505) 445-8828
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