Established Camping
Soda Pocket Campground — Sugarite Canyon State Park
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
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Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
ADA site campers must display a Handicapped Placard or have a Handicapped license plate. Customers not displaying this will be asked to relocate.
OHV's are not allowed to be operated within the Park boundaries.
Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Soda Pocket Campground, near Raton, New Mexico, is a fantastic destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some modern comforts. This campground offers well-spaced sites, each equipped with covered picnic tables and fire rings, making it easy to gather with friends or family around a cozy campfire.
The facilities here are top-notch, with clean vault toilets and a shower house nearby that visitors rave about. Many campers have highlighted the stunning views from sites like #23, where you can soak in the beauty of the canyon and even catch a glimpse of a double rainbow after a storm. As one camper noted, “The view from Site 23 was incredible of the canyon below.”
For outdoor enthusiasts, Soda Pocket is surrounded by hiking trails that lead to breathtaking vistas and historical sites, including remnants of an old coal camp. The area is also great for fishing, with nearby lakes offering opportunities to cast a line. Campers have mentioned the friendly staff and the engaging ranger programs, which add a nice touch to your stay.
While the campground is a bit remote, it’s well worth the drive for the peace and quiet it provides. Whether you're here for a weekend escape or a longer adventure, Soda Pocket Campground has everything you need for a memorable outdoor experience.
Description
NM State Parks & Recreation
Sugarite Canyon State Park
The nature enthusiast will appreciate the abundance of wildlife, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers among the lakes, creeks, forests, and meadows. Nearly all outdoor recreation activities are possible: Fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping.
Location
Soda Pocket Campground — Sugarite Canyon State Park is located in New Mexico
Directions
TAKE EXIT 452 ON INTERSTATE 25, TRAVEL EAST ON STATE HIGHWAY 72 FOR 4 MILES TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH STATE HIGHWAY 526, TRAVEL NORTH ON STATE HIGHWAY 526 FOR 2 MILES TO THE PARK ENTRANCE.
Address
211 Hwy 526
Raton, NM 87740
Coordinates
36.973 N
104.394 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Pueblo
- 2 hrs 29 min from Colorado Springs
- 2 hrs 42 min from Santa Fe
- 3 hrs 18 min from Albuquerque