About Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways
New Mexico's first dark sky park, with a gold-tier certification and a 14-inch telescope in the lake observatory. By day, walk the trackway where dinosaurs crossed a muddy shoreline.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐦 Birding
🔭 Stargazing
🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Restrooms & Showers
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🌿 Nature Center
🐕 Pets Allowed
RV / campsite hookups
⚡ Electric & Water
Camping options
26 Developed Campsites
7 Sites with Water
9 W+ E Sites (30 amp)
Group Campsites
Entrance fee
$5 per adult (13+) — Day use $5 NM resident (no charge Oct 1 - Apr 30), $10 non-resident; walk-in and bicycle free. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident, developed $15 resident / $20 non-resident. Hookups add $5 water, $10 electric, $5 sewer per day.
Hours
Open 24/7
Visitors Center
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours as published by New Mexico State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.