Scotland Run Park
Off Academy Street / Fries Mill Road
County-owned park and one of Clayton's signature outdoor destinations, centered on water, nature and recreation.
Visiting Clayton
Parks, local stops and nearby lodging
Clayton is best suited to a relaxed South Jersey day visit built around Scotland Run Park, local recreation, community history and Delsea Drive food stops. Conventional lodging inside the borough is limited, so the closest practical hotel and inn choices are clearly labeled as outside Clayton.
Things to Do in Clayton
Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park
Off East Avenue
Walking trail, playground, courts, skate park, youth sports and dog park.
Clayton Historical Museum
29 East Avenue
A local-history stop for visitors interested in the borough's community and industrial past.
Local Food & Drink
Clayton has distinctive local stops for cheesecake, frozen desserts, pizza, Mexican food, diner fare, Chinese takeout, tea and craft beer.
Where to Stay
Important: NJTGO did not identify a conventional full-service hotel operating inside Clayton Borough during the September 2026 review. The properties below are outside Clayton and are shown as nearby options.
Courtyard by Marriott Glassboro Rowan University
Glassboro — outside Clayton
325 Rowan Boulevard
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-881-0048
Full-service-style university-area hotel near Rowan Boulevard.
The Inn on Holly Bed & Breakfast
Pitman — outside Clayton
120 W Holly Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
856-582-2251
Small Victorian bed-and-breakfast near downtown Pitman.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamstown–Glassboro
Williamstown / Monroe Township — outside Clayton
1151 N Black Horse Pike
Williamstown, NJ 08094
856-340-7900
Limited-service hotel serving the Williamstown / Glassboro area.
676 Clayton Bed & Breakfast
Williamstown / Monroe Township — outside Clayton
676 Clayton Road
Williamstown, NJ 08094
856-422-5771
Despite the name, this lodging property is in Williamstown, not Clayton Borough.
Getting Around
Route 47 / Delsea Drive
The borough's main north-south corridor connects Clayton with Glassboro to the north and Franklinville to the south.
Route 55
Nearby Route 55 provides faster regional access toward Philadelphia and deeper South Jersey.
Parking
Major parks and local businesses generally provide on-site or adjacent parking. Follow posted rules at municipal facilities and private lots.
Visitor Planning
For events, park conditions and municipal schedules, check current borough and county information before traveling.
Nearby Places to Add to a Visit
Glassboro
Rowan University, Rowan Boulevard dining and a larger commercial district just north of Clayton.
Pitman
Walkable downtown, theater, shops and dining a short drive northwest of Clayton.
Franklin Township
Rural landscapes, farms and communities south and east of Clayton.
Monroe Township / Williamstown
Lodging, shopping and services to the east and southeast.
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