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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal,
or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that
can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or
cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device.
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
ATTENTION:: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways, NM
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Book a Campsite at Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways, NM
27 site(s) found
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Sat Jun 06 2026 - Sun Dec 06 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Sat Jun 06 2026 - Mon Jul 06 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Group Use
Sat Jun 06 2026 - Sun Dec 06 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Sun Sep 06 2026
Walk In
Mon Sep 07 2026
Fri Apr 30 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bath House
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Group Shelter
- Hiking Trail
- Information Center
- Interpretive Programs
- Interpretive Walks, Self
- Modern Restrooms
- Parking
- Pay Station
- Picnic Tables
- Sailing
- Showers
- Toilet, Flush
- Visitor Center
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
May 01 2026 -
Sep 06 2026
May 01 2026 -
Sep 06 2026
Group Use
$45.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Walk In Season
Sep 07 2026 -
Apr 30 2027
Sep 07 2026 -
Apr 30 2027
Group Use
$45.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.57833, -103.30583
36°34'42"N, 103°18'21"W
DIRECTIONS: FROM US 64, TRAVEL NORTH ON HIGHWAY 370 FOR APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN MILES. TURN WEST ON HIGHWAY 455 AND TRAVEL ONE MILE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK. DISTANCE FROM URBAN AREAS TO CLAYTON(IN MILES) ALBUQUERQUE 273; AMARILLO 135; DALLAS 497; DENVER 310; OKLAHOMA CITY 364.
36.57833, -103.30583
36°34'42"N, 103°18'21"W
DIRECTIONS: FROM US 64, TRAVEL NORTH ON HIGHWAY 370 FOR APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN MILES. TURN WEST ON HIGHWAY 455 AND TRAVEL ONE MILE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK. DISTANCE FROM URBAN AREAS TO CLAYTON(IN MILES) ALBUQUERQUE 273; AMARILLO 135; DALLAS 497; DENVER 310; OKLAHOMA CITY 364.
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