Sugarite Canyon State Park
Notice: Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 445-5607
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 12
Construction Closure: General Alert for Sugarite Canyon: Sugarite Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades…General Alert for Sugarite Canyon: Sugarite Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades as part of New Mexico State Parks Statewide – Outdoor… (more)
General Alert for Sugarite Canyon: Sugarite Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades as part of New Mexico State Parks Statewide – Outdoor Recreation Restroom Improvement Project. Construction efforts will impact both day use areas and campgrounds. Be sure to check for and review park alerts and notifications prior to your visit. For the affected areas, we anticipate noise and other construction-related impacts for the duration of these construction activities. Please adhere to all signage and electronic alerts for your safety. For up-to-date information, please call the park at 557-445-5607. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for your planning purposes and during your visit. We thank you for your cooperation. Lake Alice Campground will be closed on October 1, 2026, and will reopen when construction is completed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Horse Corrals Campground is Closed due to renovationHorse Corrals Campground is Closed due to renovation
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Comfort Station (Shower House) currently closed due to lack of waterComfort Station (Shower House) currently closed due to lack of water
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch…Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of… (more)
Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Horses are not allowed for camping in Soda Pocket, only Horse Corrals campground.Horses are not allowed for camping in Soda Pocket, only Horse Corrals campground.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: There is currently no water available to the park, please plan accordingly. Water Fees wil…There is currently no water available to the park, please plan accordingly. Water Fees will not be charged to campers after 7/7/2026 until further… (more)
There is currently no water available to the park, please plan accordingly. Water Fees will not be charged to campers after 7/7/2026 until further notice
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: When you arrive to your campsite there will be 2 tags on your assigned post. 1 stays on th…When you arrive to your campsite there will be 2 tags on your assigned post. 1 stays on the post, the other goes with your camper/ vehicle to serve… (more)
When you arrive to your campsite there will be 2 tags on your assigned post. 1 stays on the post, the other goes with your camper/ vehicle to serve as a day pass.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: There is no wifi nor cell phone service in the park. Visitors needing a connection must dr…There is no wifi nor cell phone service in the park. Visitors needing a connection must drive about a mile south of the park and pull off the road,… (more)
There is no wifi nor cell phone service in the park. Visitors needing a connection must drive about a mile south of the park and pull off the road, or look for a wifi location in Raton six miles from the park.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Sugarite Canyon State Park is a 4,115-acre park in Colfax County, about 5 miles northeast of Raton.
Things to do include cross-country skiing, horseback riding, ice fishing, mountain biking, and winter sports. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Facilities 2 Campgrounds | — | — | |
| 40 Developed Campsites 8 W + E Campsites (30 amp); 2 Full Hookup Campsites (30 amp); Water in Campground; Group Campsites | — | 8 W + E Campsites (30 amp); 2 Full Hookup Campsites (30 amp); Water in Campground | — |
| Historic Coal Camp Interpretive Trail and Signs | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: 2 Campgrounds
40 Developed Campsites: 8 W + E Campsites (30 amp); 2 Full Hookup Campsites (30 amp); Water in Campground; Group Campsites
Historic Coal Camp: Interpretive Trail and Signs
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingHorseback ridingHikingFishingIce fishingHuntingPicnickingBikingMountain bikingWildlife viewing and birdingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 20 mi | — | 20 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails; Volleyball; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 20 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails; Volleyball; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe, Kayak, Board; Sailing; Camping; Educational Programs
Boating Facilities: Boat Dock; Boat Ramp
Fishing
Fishing: Ice Fishing; Pier; Hunting; Picnicking
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 211 Highway 526
Raton, NM 87740 - Nearest town
- Raton — about 5 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.9400, -104.3801
- Phone
- (575) 445-5607
- carl.schou@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated May 14, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology