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Price
$10 - $14/night
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Reservable
Sites
26 campsites
Season
No specific details ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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141 CLAYTON LAKE ROAD, Clayton, New Mexico, 88415, United States
Fall photographers and fossil fans get the best of it: sites R3 and R4 sit close to the water, fall temperatures stay in the 60s-70s, and the short trackway trail is genuinely unlike anything else in the region. At $14/night with showers, it punches above its price.
Unlevel sites are a real issue for RVs without serious leveling gear, and some past visitors from outside the local cultural mainstream have reported unwelcoming encounters here, so campers who've had that experience elsewhere should factor it in before booking.
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Fall brings the most reliable conditions: daytime temperatures in the 60s to 70s, nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. September and October see golden foliage along the riparian zones, and visitor numbers drop from summer peaks. The dinosaur trackway and lake shore feel noticeably quieter. Summer works for water activities but gets warm. Winter occasionally brings snow. Wind sweeps across the lake year-round. Expect it. Spring can be pleasant but unpredictable. If you're visiting for photography or trackway detail, fall's clear light and cooler temperatures make the rocks easier to read.
Fall highlighted for reliable temps, golden riparian foliage and quieter conditions.
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Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways offers a variety of amenities, as described by both official sources and user reviews. Official sources list modern restrooms, flush toilets, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, showers, an information center, visitor center, and parking areas. Recreational amenities include hiking trails, interpretive programs, and wildlife viewing areas. However, some user reviews note that restroom facilities are clean but could use modernization, and showers are available but may be inconveniently located.
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