4.34129 reviewsPrice
$10 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
40 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
40 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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211 Hwy 526, Raton, New Mexico, 87740, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Anglers and wildlife watchers get the most out of this place: Lake Maloya produces consistent trout, elk wander through regularly, and spring (the sweet spot seasonally) brings wildflowers and manageable crowds. Bring cash, the store and pay station don't take cards.
Soda Pocket's views are real, but the showers are back at the park entrance, a real drive if you're camped up top. A boil water advisory is currently in effect. Also worth knowing: a thread of reviews mentions cold or unwelcoming interactions toward campers who didn't fit the loc
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Rated higher than 77% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 107 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Spring delivers the best mix of conditions: daytime highs between 45-70°F, nights around 25-35°F, wildflowers in bloom, active wildlife, and good fishing as water temperatures rise. Trails are accessible and crowds stay moderate except on weekends. Some higher elevations hold snow into late spring. At 8,000 feet, summer days stay comfortable but nights require warm gear. Afternoon thunderstorms move through the canyons regularly. Winter brings snow and cold, transforming the park into quiet terrain for tracking wildlife.
Described as the best mix: wildflowers, active wildlife, daytime temps 45-70°F and excellent fishing.
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Sugarite Canyon offers a range of amenities, providing for both basic and recreational needs. The official content mentions the availability of boating, canoeing, hiking trails, modern restrooms, mountain biking, parking, sailing, showers, vault toilets, and wildlife viewing. User reviews complement this by highlighting specifics such as picnic tables with shade, fire rings, and bear boxes at campsites. Many reviews praise the cleanliness of the toilet facilities and showers, although some note that showers are located at the entrance of the park, requiring a drive for campers staying in distant areas such as Soda Pocket.
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