Oasis State Park

Oasis State Park sits north of Portales across 193 acres featuring sand dunes, cottonwood groves, and a three-acre fishing pond positioned at 4,100 feet elevation. The landscape includes camping areas, picnic grounds, and a visitor center distributed throughout the property.

New Mexico's State Parks Division established the park in 1961 to provide recreation for surrounding communities. This creation transformed the area into an organized recreational destination.

The park serves as a gathering place where local communities participate in fishing competitions and nature education events throughout the year. These activities connect visitors with the natural environment and each other.

The park offers RV sites with full hookups, tent camping areas, shower facilities, and scattered picnic spots throughout the grounds. Plan your visit during daylight hours and bring water for longer stays in the sun.

The fishing pond receives different fish species depending on the season, with rainbow trout stocked in winter and channel catfish in summer. More than 80 bird species have been recorded in the area, drawing birdwatchers year-round.

Location: Roosevelt County

Inception: 1961

Website: https://emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/oasis-state-park

GPS coordinates: 34.25780,-103.34900

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41