Fodor's Expert Review Oasis State Park
Off NM 467, 6 mi north of Portales, Portales, New Mexico, 88130, USA
Sand dunes, huge cottonwood and elm trees, and the refreshing air from the 3-acre lake make this state park seem like an oasis. Especially pleasurable activities here include hiking, bird-watching (especially in winter), fishing, and camping. Horseback riding is allowed, although swimming and boating are not. Six miles north of Portales via U.S. 70 and NM 467.