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Clayton Lake State Park
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CLAYTON LAKE STATE PARK
CLAYTON LAKE STATE PARK
141 Clayton Lake Rd.
Clayton, New Mexico   88415

Phone: 505-374-8808
Reservations: 877-664-7787
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Set among rolling grasslands, Clayton Lake State Park offers excellent trout, catfish and bass fishing. Walk a half-mile to the lake's spillway and see the internationally significant dinosaur trackway, containing more than 500 footprints dating back more than 100 million years.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
WinterActivitiesyes
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Fishing
Enjoy fishing in a tranquil lake setting, home to catfish, bass and trout. A valid license is required.


Location
Clayton Lake State Park is

Picnicking
Clayton Lake State Park offers picnic tables, grills and shelters. Enjoy a meal with views of the lake or wildlife.
Birding
The park offers birdwatching opportunities with over 100 species, including migratory birds. Bird checklists are available for enthusiasts.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
December 2 Peaceful by Jo_F
park review stars; one to five This is a very beautiful place for people who enjoy the quiet serenity of nature. Campsites are well spaced apart, well maintained trails, clean bathrooms A perfect place for an artist to view and be inspired by the land around you.
September 8 very clean park by Mechell Sander
park review stars; one to five we took our granddaughter here in May 2010, to see the dinosaur tracks, it was awesome and very clean accomodations, very helpful park rangers, had a great time and I would recomment it for a family vacation place.
October 17 An Unexpected Treasure by JB Spring, Michigan
park review stars; one to five Quiet, peaceful, lots of birds and other wildlife and the unexpected bonus of dinosaur tracks!
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Directions
Clayton Lake State Park is 12 miles north of Clayton via NM 370.

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