| Camping is available by reservation only. |
2/24/2021 - ongoing |
| Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public settings. Maintain social distance of 6 feet or more. Bring hand sanitizer and additional personal protective equipment. |
2/24/2021 - ongoing |
| Group shelter use is currently not available. |
2/24/2021 - ongoing |
| As of 2/26/2016-The New Mexico Environment Department’s Drinking Water Bureau issued a “boil water advisory” for the Sugarite Canyon State Park water system. The water can be made safe by boiling it for at least five minutes at a rolling boil. Alternatively, bottled water can be used. Visitors will be notified when service is returned to normal and the water is again safe to drink. |
3/22/2021 - ongoing |
| Day use hours are 6 a.m. to dusk. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| A shower building with flush toilets is available across from the park visitor center. Current hours are 7 a.m.-3 p.m. |
4/2/2021 - 5/31/2021 |
| Soda Pocket Campground will open May 1 for the summer season. When it reopens, the gate to the campground is locked at dusk and is unlocked at 7 a.m. Campers can get the gate code from the campground host. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are periodically stocked with rainbow trout. In addition, prior to 2020, the Friends of Sugarite annually stocked Lake Maloya with three-to-five-pound trophy trout. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| The park is a popular destination for bird and butterfly watching. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| Sugarite Canyon State Park maintains more than 20 miles of trails. Some trails are open for bicycles and horses. Leashed pets are allowed. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| The remains of the historic Sugarite Coal Camp are located in the park. Prior to arrival, visitors can download a free Flyover Country field guide app to their cellphones for the Sugarite Coal Camp trail. In addition, printed self-guided tour pamphlets are available at the Visitor Center. In-person tours are offered during the summer season or by appointment. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| Rock climbing is allowed on the south face of Little Horse Mesa. Climbers should contact the park in advance to ensure access. |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| The name of the park is actually pronounced "Sugar-EET." |
4/2/2021 - ongoing |
| 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. |
4/4/2021 - ongoing |
| Park maps and brochures are available on the front porch of the Visitor Center, even if the building is closed. |
4/4/2021 - ongoing |