Colfax district, New Mexico, United States

Places to visit near Raton

Raton is a town in Colfax district, New Mexico, United States, home to about 6,187 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Maloya (14 km), Raton Mesa (19 km) and Fishers Peak State Park (21 km).

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Raton, New Mexico
Raton, Colfax district, New Mexico, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Raton at a glance

Location
Colfax district, New Mexico, United States
Population
about 6,187
Coordinates
36.9034° N, 104.4391° W
Places within 50 km
94 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Raton

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Raton

164 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raton. The closest is Goat Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Raton

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Raton. The closest is Lake Alice Dam (9 km); the best-known is Lake Maloya (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Raton

14 parks within 100 km of Raton. The closest is Ripley Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Raton

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raton. The closest is Steam Engine 638 (38 km); the best-known is Folsom State Monument (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Raton

10 museums within 100 km of Raton. The closest is A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art (38 km); the best-known is Trinidad History Museum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Raton

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Raton. The closest is Clifton Hills (11 km); the best-known is Raton Mesa (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Raton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raton
  2. 1 km Goat Hill · hill, Colfax
  3. 20 km Fishers Peak State Park · peak, Las Animas
  4. 10 km Raton Mesa · nature spot, Las Animas
  5. 7 km Lake Maloya · lake, Las Animas
  6. 14 km Ripley Park · park, Colfax
  7. 0 km Back to Raton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58164Goat Hill (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1248Lake Alice Dam (9 km)
    Parks514Ripley Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage612Steam Engine 638 (38 km)
    Museums610A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Clifton Hills (11 km)
    Churches34First Christian Church (38 km)
    Waterfalls03Watervale Butte (55 km)
    Temples12Temple Aaron (37 km)
    Other attractions01Rayado (92 km)

    Raton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raton?

    Lake Maloya (lake, about 14 km), Raton Mesa (nature spot, about 19 km), Ripley Park (park, about 1 km), Fishers Peak State Park (peak, about 21 km), Goat Hill (hill, about 1 km), Romero Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Raton?

    94 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 6 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Raton?

    Goat Hill, about 1 km by road; Potato Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Raton?

    Lake Alice Dam, about 9 km by road; Lake Maloya (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Raton?

    Ripley Park, about 1 km by road; Romero Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raton?

    Start in Raton, visit Goat Hill, then Fishers Peak State Park, then Raton Mesa, then Lake Maloya, then Ripley Park, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Raton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Raton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Raton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.