RV Rental Clayton Lake State Park, NM

Enjoy an array of activities and facilities as you unwind, bond with family and friends, or simply recharge by camping in Clayton Lake State Park. Whether you enjoy aquatic activities or outdoor activities, Clayton Lake State Park has it all.

While there are just a few recreational trails inside the park, hiking still remains a popular activity mainly because of the presence of dinosaur tracks. The quarter-mile trail along the Lake spillway near has over 500 dinosaur footprints. These footprints are believed to have been left over 100 million years ago. This boardwalk to the dinosaur tracks is best hiked in the morning or in the evening. There are also plenty of birds and deer to be spotted along the trails, so bring your camera for that million-dollar shot.

Clayton Lake gives anglers a chance to try their hand at catching trout, catfish, bass, and walleye during summer. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish regularly stocks the lake. There are boat ramps and fishing docks along the banks. Anglers can also fish from banks. The park restricts fishing during winter as the lake serves as a habitat for thousands of migrating waterfowl.

Clayton Lake State Park is a certified International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-sky Association. Because of its minimal light pollution and clear night skies, this park is regarded as one of the best stargazing destinations in New Mexico. Love stargazing and astronomy? Plan your RV camping at Clayton Lake State Park around the star parties held each month at the park observatory.

Clayton Lake State Park offers lots of primitive sites. This Small pet-friendly campground has 37 sites where you can camp with your Clayton camper rental. Overlooking the lake, only less than a quarter of the sites at the campground have water and electric hookups. None of the sites have sewer hookups.

Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring, grills, and a picnic table. Hot showers and vault toilets are available. Most of the RV sites are able to accommodate trailers up to 45 feet.

Are you an avid angler? If so, it will delight you to know that Clayton Lake State Park has been holding an annual fishing event for over a decade. The Annual Clayton Lake Trout Derby is popular with anglers of all ages and is considered one of the best fishing tournaments. This event brings together anglers from New Mexico and surrounding states. To fully enjoy this two-day popular activity, consider renting a motorhome near Clayton in June and reserving your campsite in advance. There are several prizes to be won for best catches including cash prizes and fully equipped bass boats. Both kids and adults are welcome to take part in this event. During the tournament, the park offers various kid-friendly activities. But this fishing tournament isn’t the only famous event in Clayton. Other events include a Fourth of July Celebration, Viva New Mexico Music Festival in July and the Annual Union County Rodeo in August.

The area surrounding Clayton Lake State Park attracts those with an RV that enjoy being outdoors. Explore the nearby attractions, and if you find yourself needing an RV rental head to Clayton.

Occupying over 137,000 acres Kiowa National Grasslands is a lovely place to consider visiting. Driving through this national grassland will have you appreciating the sight of rolling hills, short-grass prairie, and birds.

Experience history up close when visiting the Herzstein Memorial Museum with your Clayton motorhome rental. This museum displays historical artifacts and antiques including toys, furniture, vintage clothing, memorabilia from local families and a model railroad featuring downtown Clayton as the background. There is a room dedicated to Colbert Herzstein collection, including a tobacco cutter, Navajo rugs, and arts. Other nearby places of interest include the Northwestern Corner of Texas, Rabbit Ear Mountain, and the Cimarron Heritage Center.