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Clayton Lake State Park
Set among rolling grasslands, Clayton Lake State Park offers outstanding fishing. Four state-record—the current record is 16 lbs. 9 oz!— walleyes have been caught since 1980. 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.
Clayton Lake State Park
141 Clayton Lake Road
Clayton, NM 88415
Phone: (575) 374-8808
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Clayton.htm
