Clayton, New Mexico, draws RV campers to its prehistoric dinosaur tracks at Clayton Lake State Park and the rowdy Eklund Hotel saloon from 1892. Five parks anchor this high-plains town, offering spots from $17 nightly. Park your rig here to stalk ancient footprints by day and swap tall tales over cold ones at night.
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Clayton hunkers on northeastern New Mexico's wide-open plains, where wind-sculpted mesas frame the horizon. Dinosaur tracks, etched 90 million years ago, speckle Clayton Lake's shore; visitors follow boardwalks right to the prints. Downtown's brick-lined Main Street holds the Eklund Hotel, a National Register gem pouring drafts since cattle drives ruled. Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts scar the grasslands ten miles north, whispering pioneer grit. The Union County Fair packs the fairgrounds each August with rodeo and ranch auctions.
Clayton KOA caters to families chasing playgrounds and easy lake access. Clayton RV Park fits budget travelers with WiFi, showers, 50-amp service, and a dump station starting at $33 per night. Nature seekers claim spots at Clayton Lake State Park, complete with showers, 50- and 30-amp hookups, plus group sites from $17 to $45. Coyote Keeth's RV Park draws digital nomads needing reliable WiFi from $41 nightly.
Clayton, New Mexico, stands out for dinosaur tracks at Clayton Lake State Park. Over 500 prints from theropods and ornithopods cover the lakeshore; boardwalks lead hikers inches from the fossils. The Eklund Hotel saloon adds historic flair with its 1892 bar top and cattle baron murals. These draws pull 20,000 visitors yearly to this plains outpost.
Clayton KOA, Clayton RV Park, Clayton Lake State Park, and Coyote Keeth's RV Park cluster near town. Clayton RV Park provides WiFi, showers, 50-amp, and dump station from $33 nightly, five miles from downtown. Clayton Lake State Park sits lakeside with showers and amps for $17 to $45; others hug highways for quick access.
Clayton RV Park and Clayton Lake State Park both supply 50-amp service. Clayton RV Park pairs it with WiFi, showers, and dump station from $33 per night. Clayton Lake State Park adds 30-amp options, showers, and group sites overlooking dinosaur tracks for $17 to $45 nightly.
