Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

Grasslands for outdoor recreation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of SFT ruts.

Getting There & Details

Address
15 miles south of Clayton via NM 402 or east via US 87. Rita Blanca is 17 mi E of Clayton via US 56/64
Phone
505-374-9652
Website
www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola
Map
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More Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Clayton Golf Club

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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

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Nearby Lakes & Parks