Sugarite Canyon State Park Campground

Of the nearly 5,500 State Parks spread throughout the United States, Sugarite Lake State Park was chosen as one of an elite list of €œTop 10 State Parks€ in the country by the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), which is profiled in Camping Life magazine. 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.

This campground is beautiful! You’re truly in nature. We saw tons of birds, deer and even 2 foxes. It’s quiet and the perfect spot. Clean bathrooms too!!

130 - acre lake up in the cool forest by the Colorado border. Gasoline motors are not allowed making it popular with sailing, flat water kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts. Close by is the National Rifle Association's Whittington Center, the most complete shooting facility in the United States just west of Raton. Lake Alice campground is open year around to help those interested in ice fishing.

Directions: About 9 miles NE of Raton. From Albuquerque go North on I-25 for 226 miles. Take the I-25 exit 452 at Raton, follow NM 72 east for 3.5 miles, and go north on NM 526 for about two to four miles to the park entrance.