Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways
The park is an oasis in the rolling grasslands of northeastern New Mexico.
Enjoy boating, picnicking, camping, fishing and hiking. Get a unique glimpse of the past when you explore one of the most extensive dinosaur trackways in North America and a close-up look at the stars at the Lake Observatory.
Park Elevation 5,186 ft
Please see the Park Alerts section for more information.
Activities
- Boating
- Motorized
- Non-motorized
- Canoe/kayak/Board
Trolling speed only
- Camping
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Trails
- 1.4 Miles
- Hiking
- Interpretive Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
- Birding
- Prohibited Activities:
- Hunting
Amenities
- Boating Facilities:
- Boat Ramp
- Campground Facilities
- 5 Campgrounds
- 26 Developed Campsites
- 7 Sites with Water
- 9 W+ E Sites (30 amp)
- Group Campsites
- Restrooms
- Restrooms with water
- Showers
- Vault Toilets
- Group Facilities
- 2 Group Picnic Shelter
- Group Camping
- Pre-Historic Site: Dinosaur Tracks
- Visitor Center
- Exhibits
- Observatory
HOURS
Open 24/7
Visitors Center
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
ADDRESS & PHONE
141 Clayton Lake Road
Clayton, NM 88415
575-374-8808
CONTACT
Mark Funk
Park Manager
Mark.Funk@emnrd.nm.gov