McNees Crossing

Santa Fe Trail site named for trader killed there in 1828. Nearby SFT Ruts.

Getting There & Details

Address
25 miles north of Clayton via NM 402
Phone
505-374-9652
Map
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More Things to Do

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Clayton Golf Club

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Nearby Lakes & Parks