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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.
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.
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 abou
t two miles to the visitor center, as shown on this map of the area.
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24 hours
Robert McIvor
575.445-5607
robert.mcivor@state.nm.us
HCR 63, Box 386
Raton, NM 87740
3,600 acres
120 acres
7,800 feet
15 inches
January 46/23
April 60/33
July 80/53
October 64/37
•Park Map
•Park Brochure
•Park Management Plan
•Park Photo Tour
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