Clayton KOA

  • 903 South 5th Street
  • Clayton, NM 88415
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Clayton KOA

903 South 5th Street
Clayton,  NM 88415
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Clayton KOA

903 South 5th Street
Clayton,  NM 88415
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Sleep under a starry Western sky, where 90-degree days turn into cool nights, creating an ideal camping experience.

Sleep under a starry Western sky, where 90-degree days turn into cool nights, creating an ideal camping experience. Spend the days volcano hopping at Capulin Volcano National Monument, bird-watching in Kiowa National Grasslands or walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Clayton Lake State Park. The lake offers hiking, horse trails and fishing. Travel through local history at the Herzstein Memorial Museum or over dinner at the Eklund Dining Room and Saloon, once the only hotel between Dallas and Denver. Stretch out in the long pull thrus or enjoy group events in the all-purpose room. Your four-legged fellow travelers will appreciate the grassy pet walk or the on-site horse motel.

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Meet Your Hosts

Life has a way of bringing families together and that is definitely what happened when Jeff & Carol Childress, along with Nola Childress, decided to purchase a KOA Kampground in March of 2007.

"We brought 11 family members with us to the campground," says Carol, "2 daughters, 1 son-in-law, and 5 grandchildren". The idea to have a family based business that allows all of them to have fun and use their strengths, is exactly what they wanted.

The sometimes fast paced and recreation atmosphere was something both Jeff & Carol had previous experience in. "We both used to be floor supervisors in Las Vegas casinos," says Jeff, "after working with guests on that level; we look forward to seeing them while they are relaxing."

Their newly redesigned store and cleanliness of the campground are just the tip of the iceberg of new improvements and changes they plan to make. Along with making sure each guest has a fun and rewarding experience, they are sure to have a lot of repeat business.

Even though this first season will be busy Jeff & Carol like to relax with a good book.

"With so much family it is also good to get together for a family bar-b-que and just enjoy what we have," says Carol.

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Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 100' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Mini Golf ($)
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bike Rentals ($)
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Campground Activities

Golf

There is a nine-hole golf course nearby.

Fishing

Go fishing at Clayton Lake State Park.

Hunting

Hunt for antelope, deer, game birds, etc.

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Local Attractions

Clayton Lake State Park

See dinosaur tracks and enjoy excellent fishing. The park is located 15 miles north of Clayton, close to New Mexico’s border with Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. For more information please call 1-505-374-8808, or visit Clayton Lake State Park online.

Santa Fe Trail

This is the first of America’s great pathways from the Mississippi River area to the West.

"Black Jack" Ketchum’s Grave

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Open Tuesday through Sunday afternoons during the summer, and on weekend afternoons the remainder of the year. For more information call 1-505-374-2977.

Kiowa National Grassland

For information please call 1-505-374-9652.

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin Volcano National Monument is just a short drive away from the campground. Drive to the top, walk the rim and walk down in. Look out and see four states. Enjoy excellent hiking and bird watching. Call 505-278-2201 for more information.

Warm Days and Cool Nights for Summer Camping

Friendly Small Town

Capulin Volcano National Monument/Folsom

Approximately 60,000 years ago, the rain of cooling cinders formed Capulin Volcano, a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone, rising more than 1000 feet above the surrounding landscape.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

Dorsey Mansion


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Upcoming Events

Rabbit Ear Round-up

The Rabbit Ear Round-up is an annual 4th of July celebration with rodeos, dances, meals, parade, etc.

Clayton Art Festival

The festival is held the first weekend in October.


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