Pettit Lake — Attraction in Clayton

Always a wonderful place to stay - amazing swimming (shallow enough to see the bottom), SUP, and paddle boarding. Best sites are #12 or 13 at the end……..unless, spoiler alert, someone decides to run their very loud generator ALL DAY (9-6pm, and again 9-9.30pm!!) because they chose to work off grid while others have paid money to listen to their noise versus the peace/quiet this beautiful place deserves! Campers - if you have to run a noisy generator then there are enough dispersed camping spots about 2 minutes away (turn right towards horse trail starting area) - please be respectful of others trying to escape the noise versus listen to...

Fun little campground. First come first serve. We got super lucky on Labor Day and got a spot early on a Saturday morning. The camping area is not super dusty but the short drive on the dirt road is. Camp spots have a picnic table and fire ring. Area has a dumpster. Great lake access in addition to tin cup trailhead. Fantastic camp host. If you’re feeling fierce, hike...

Pettit lake was one of the most beautiful lakes I have been able to enjoy being in. Water is clear and blue, not so cold but still fresh. Waters are very shallow around edges so it is really safe for kids to be around as it is only 3-4ft deep especially around Pettit...