Located 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.

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
Visitor Center	Camping
Group Shelter	Picknicking
Developed Sites (40)	Fishing
Electric Sites (12)	Boating
RV Dump Station	Sailing
Restrooms	Hiking
Showers	Wildlife Viewing
	Winter Sports