Set among rolling grasslands, Clayton Lake State Park offers outstanding fishing. Four state-record walleyes have been caught since 1980's with a record of 16 lbs. 9 oz! They have Several duck species, including mallards, pintails, and teals, frequent the lake, Canada geese and bald eagles are often seen. Along the spillway, more than 500 dinosaur footprints have been preserved and identified. Plant-eating and carnivorous dinosaurs, as well as some ancient crocodiles, made these prints. Interpretive markers identify significant tracks and paleontological features on the walk. The best times to view the tracks are in the morning and late afternoon.

Getting There

12 miles north of Clayton via NM 370

Clayton Lake State Park Closes Boat Ramp

Prohibits Launching and Use of Motorboats Due to Dropping Water Levels

FUN FACTS

Gate Hours
            24 hours

                      Park Manager

Charles Jordan

        575.374.8808 charles.jordan@state.nm.us

Address
            141 Clayton Lake Rd.
          Clayton, NM

88415

Land
         402 acres 

Lake Surface
         170 surface acres
          

Elevation
      5,050 ft

                        Precipitation

Temperature

Jan    47/20

April    66/47

July   87/60 

Oct   69/41

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