Lake Maloya in Sugarite Canyon State Park in Colfax County, New Mexico. The northern part of the lake is in Las Animas County. Colorado.
Lake Maloya in Sugarite Canyon State Park in Colfax County, New Mexico. The northern part of the lake is in Las Animas County. Colorado. Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0

Sugarite Canyon State Park

State Park · New Mexico · New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking · Horseback Riding

Camping

Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Official site
www.emnrd.nm.gov
Managed by
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Activities & features: Boating · Wildlife Viewing

Photos

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency, USGS PAD-US · updated 2026-09-12