Photos by Mr. & Mrs. David Lewis

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 N.M. 72 east for 3.5 miles and go north on N.M. 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

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           Gate Hours
              24 hours

        Park Manager
         Robert Dye
        (575) 445-5607
Robert.dye@state.nm.us

              Address
          HCR 63, Box 386
        Raton, NM 87740

                Land
            3,600 acres

         Lake Surface
             120 acres

            Elevation
              7,800 feet

          Precipitation
             15 inches

          Temperature
          January     46/23
          April         60/33
          July          80/53
          October    64/37
                       

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