Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

Getting There & Details

Address
12 miles NE of Clayton via NM 370
Phone
888-667-2757
Map
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More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Clayton Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

Take NM 406 north to NM 456, 40 miles north of Clayton.

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