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Clayton Lake Boat Launch near Clayton

Boat ramp · on Clayton Lake · near Clayton · New Mexico

Algal bloom warning

New Mexico Environment Department has a harmful algal bloom warning for this water (last monitored September 29, 2026). Entire lake under WARNING advisory. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

New Mexico Environment Department · checked October 18, 2026

Watercraft inspection

Clayton Lake State Park watercraft inspection station (New Mexico Department of Wildlife), at this launch. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Everyday.

New Mexico Department of Wildlife · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2025 and 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Fee
Fee charged
Motors
Motors allowed; trolling speed only
Ramp surface
Concrete
Managed by
New Mexico State Parks
Coordinates
36.57507, -103.29926

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

Conditions

On Clayton Lake

Reservoir in New Mexico. All launches on Clayton Lake.

Nearby launches

Sources

  • New Mexico Department of Wildlife Boat Ramps record 99a6269f-4bad-4a1e-b81f-8a3656840d9c · Public data (NMDOW), provided as a courtesy for general location purposes only, no warranty; credit the New Mexico Department of Wildlife

Why it is listed as public: listed by New Mexico Department of Wildlife Boat Ramps. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.