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Sugarite Canyon State Park is a unique state park located along the Colorado-New Mexico state border near the city of Raton, preserving gorgeous natural landmarks and the remains of a pioneer-era coal mining camp. The park's lands, which are named for an indigenous word for a bird found within the canyon era, served as a significant water source and coal mining region beginning as early as 1891 and were abandoned around the time of World War II. Since 1985, it has been preserved as a state park, attracting more than 125,000 visitors each year. A myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities are offered throughout the year, including chances for fishing, boating, horseback riding, hunting, and nature hiking. Electric hookup campsites are offered at the Lake Alice and Soda Pocket Campgrounds, while group shelters are available at the park's Gambel Oak Group Area.

Sugarite Canyon State Park, 211 Highway 526, Raton, NM 87740, Phone: 575-445-5607

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