I have to say that this is one of the finest parks I have visited! It is so quiet. Simple and really an Oasis. 6 Stars read more

Oasis State Park - Morning coffee - crazy hair but a glorious morning at an EXCELLENT park!!! - Parks Near Me - Portales, New Mexico

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We had a nice stay! Clean, kept grounds. Fishing pond was crowded but we still found. A spot to throw a line in. Shower was clean, good temp, good pressure. Only downside to shower was that you had to keep pushing the button for the water to turn on every minute or so. We would stay again! read more

Oasis State Park - Fishing pond - Parks Near Me - Portales, New Mexico

The campsites were clean and manicured. The sunrises/sunsets were beautiful. The facilities were very clean thanks to a wonderful & personable camp host! Who also gave us lots of info about the park and the things to see in the area!THANKYOU Joani!!!! read more

This is a relaxing spot with a rare find in the area- water. I recently moved to the area and took a book with me to sit here and enjoy the water and watch others fish. I think it would be a fun spot to camp in the summer/ fall/ spring. The campsites are pretty nice. Unfortunately, with the COVID orders, I was soon kicked out because I have not had a chance to change my driver's license yet and only NM residents are being allowed inside the park right now. Even though I explained to the rangers that I just moved here, it didn't matter. They were nice about it at least but a shame I couldn't stay longer. I'll be returning for sure once my license is changed. read more

Oasis State Park - Park - Parks Near Me - Portales, New Mexico

Nice clean, well maintained campground with very clean and fully functioning bathrooms. We stayed here on a cross-country road trip. I'd definitely stay here again. read more

Nice park. Fishing available. Two walk in spots worth power. All others are reservation only. Verizon is sluggish on both ends of camping area. Nice showers. read more

Stayed during Memorial Day weekend (2023). Had a great time until the next camper that booked the site we were in showed up an hour before we had to leave (almost three hours early for check in time). The camp host came to our camp very rudely and aggressively and told us we had to leave soon. And that he was "watching us". We told him we knew what time we had to check out. Regardless, we were out before the checkout time. We saw the park ranger coming up while we were driving to dump (I'm assuming he called her). We let the park ranger know about how rude he was. Won't be going back to camp. read more

Decent little place to get your outdoor on especially if don't want to drive, way out into the boons to do so. Oasis state park gives a otherwise pretty dry place some good water even if it is man made and a decent amount of outdoor fun Parking is 5 dollars, it's based off the honor system. But fork it up and you'll pay foe the continuation of state parks. Every bit counts especially in small areas like Clovis and Portales. There are some nice little trails in the area, nothing super difficult, but lots of flat ground. Great for a casual stroll or to bring the puppers around. Additionally there is camping available but from what I can see it's pretty much the bare necessities. I came here for the fishing. It's a pretty sizable little pond than a lake. It's stocked with rainbow trout during the colder season and some pretty nice catfish during the warmer months. I imagine alot of the donations go towards the stocking of the pond. They also host a little derby twice a year one for catfish and the other for rainbow trout. Tagged fish earn the fisherman cash prizes, which is always a little extra fun. If you're not into fishing it's just good to get outside especially with the kiddos and teach them to love the outdoors. Catching a fishing won't only net you a fish but it'll get them hooked too ;). If you do fish abide by the park rules and limits to share the fun with the rest of the community. Overall: this place is a decent little honey hole. It's not the grandest or super suave, but it gives the patrons of the park a little taste of bigger nature. The fishing is pretty good at times and if anything else just drop by and watch the sunset over the little pond. Bring a date and you won't regret it!! read more

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Oasis State Park is very nice. Nice bathrooms, nice sites. We have stayed here a few times. One of our favorite parks. The camp hosts are not the friendliest. Their dogs bark a lot. read more

Beautiful park. Well maintained camp spaces. The park was mostly free of trash even after the fishing derby which was very nice. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful. There is an amazing little man made pond which is stocked with fish. People enjoy fishing there. There are full restroom facilities and even showers which is nice to have. My dogs really enjoyed the trip to the park. Around the pond there are overhangs with tables and BBQ pits which makes for a great afternoon lunch. Some of the camp site also have overhangs but not all of them do. You can reserve specific camp spots if you know which one you want and call in advance. The one thing that I wish was different is that I wish the camp sites also had barrel fore pits in the ground. The higher BBQ pit was nice but nothing beats sitting around a proper camp fire. read more

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What a lovely place! No showers (they might have been under construction) or wifi, vault toilets, small vehicle fee via the honor system, full hookups and water. Very peaceful and beautiful. The flies were a bit of a problem... It's really just a perfect place to get away from it all. I only stayed one night but it really was a great place to camp. read more

Oasis State Park - Peaceful - Parks Near Me - Portales, New Mexico

The pond is what you need to see. I thought I'd make the trip here to fly my quad copter but it is so peaceful and just a place to relax. Great place to camp away from the pond and watch a beautiful New Mexico sunset and sunrise. read more

I'm visiting Portales, NM while on a school tour with my sister, her bf and mom. This morning before her tour, we looked up this park, because one of the locals told us there was a lake nearby. It's about 9 miles outside of town, down a 2 lane highway, and early in the morning it's beautiful because the sun is coming up over miles and miles of farmland. Oasis State Park includes a quaint heart-shaped lake where you can fish, picnic, bbq, and walk. There is a walking path around the small lake, it may be 3/4 of a mile around. You can bring coals and matches for bbqing, and sheltered picnic tables. Unfortunately, the bathrooms were locked, and there were no lights for night time walking, and I'm one for nighttime walks. Also, no swimming. Other than that, this is a very cute little park for getting away from the town life. read more

Oasis is a great place to spend time away from city life. Camping, hiking, fishing or just spending time reconnecting with nature. We have spent time in the upper campground (with RV hook-ups) during several different seasons and we really enjoyed our time there every time. The park staff is small but very friendly and helpful. They hold events that help encourage families and children to learn and spend more time outdoors which is priceless to children who never get to experience these things. The dark night skies and lack of artificial light (street lights) are a huge PLUS for star gazing. Local astronomy clubs meet for "Star Parties" and offer telescope views free to the public that want to attend. Restrooms were always clean and well stocked. Camp sites are always well maintained and clean. ALL the RV sites here are pull through! We have enjoyed watching wildlife to include Mule Deer, porcupine, coyotes, badgers, lizards, snakes, turtles and a multitude of bird species. Both Bob White and Scaled Quail are resident here. For photographers the subjects and unique composition settings are ENDLESS. For bird watchers spring and fall migration are wonderful! Summer nesting species include Bullocks Orioles, various flycatchers, woodpeckers, owls and raptors. Fall and winter offer different waterfowl best seen at sunrise on the pond. Summers can be very hot, early spring can be very windy. Overall a GREAT place to visit! We appreciate the efforts and hard work of the small staff on duty keeping the park clean and safe for all visitors. I wish everyone would take more pride in keeping our land CLEAN by practicing "leave NO trace". Now for my review on some of the previous reviewers: Fees are NOT FREE or by "donations" as previously stated. Fee's are $5.00 per vehicle for day use, $10.00 for overnight tent camping and $14.00 for overnight camping with electric hook ups. $5.00 per vehicle for DAY USE applies to everyone entering whether you are sleeping, fishing, playing, hiking, or eating a quick lunch. The huge sign at the gate clearly states the fees and payment options to those who actually STOP and follow the rules. Those that gave bad reviews for OASIS STATE PARK because of the flies are being ridiculous. You are in the outdoors and pests of some kind are inevitable. The flies are not the fault of this park (nor is the heat, wind, cold, etc...) and spraying would require crop dusters and chemicals that are non-discriminate killers. read more

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Absolutely beautifully maintained state park. Scaled quail are plentiful and all around as well as many bird species. Sunsets are beautiful. The lake is very nice and several trails in the park. A great place to relax and enjoy nature, worth a trip. read more

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For being one of very few "state parks", it is a bit run down and has had multiple times of 'maintenance'. Pros: between clovis and portales nm, has a lake with fish, playground and camping. Cons: man made lake, long periods of lake draining in recent history, no public notices, I've arrived and found a lady stuck knee deep in mud screaming "It looked dry! Don't step on it!!". Her fault more so, but not safe to drain a lake and not slap a notice/ allow visitors in. Park attendants are strict for their $25.00 per car fee. I was hassled even though I wa only -20feet beyond the "camp ground boarder" letting my kiddo play on a strategically placed playground. I say strategically placed, because it is beyond this boarder, which makes a pay to play deal. A very new yet sub-par equipment set. neighboring Curry county is dotted with superior and free playgrounds with sustained man made lakes. read more

Great price, easy access, very friendly staff..

For a state park, I had higher expectations but I guess you can't really compare it to places like Yosemite and Yellowstone... what was I thinking??! I will say that the day I went, was right in the middle of..."fly season?" I'm new to New Mexico so I had no idea that such a thing existed. Seeing swarms of flies really put me off. There were flies everywhere feasting on scraps left near trash cans, dead fish in the lake, and just in general.. all over the place. Since I haven't experienced fly season before, I think that's what turned me off the most about my adventure to Oasis State Park. So really, not much against the park itself, but more about fly season. However, horse/house flies aside, the park itself is very quaint and I can see how the exclusion of horse flies would make this place a nice place to camp and get away from "the city" for the weekend. We saw a bunch of trailers, RVs and tents in designated camping areas and a bunch of people fishing at the lake. The water level was a little low, but a lake is a lake right? The scenery around the lake is really pretty and around sunset, the sky is a gradient of bright reds, orange, yellows, and blue. I'm not giving up on Oasis just yet, but I think I'd rather go when flies are not buzzing in my ears left and right. Parking is free, entrance is free.. we didn't camp so I don't know how much it would cost to stay the evening but I did see a sign that said "Self-pay." So I'm guessing it's based off of donations or the honor system. I plan to come back when the multitude of flies have flown away. read more

Our favorite stop of our bi-annual 3000 mile journey. Clean, spacious sites with check in for late arrivals. $14 a night with electric. Best value and beautiful park that is well maintained! Newly renovated with nice sheltered picnic tables at each site. Pet friendly. Right out of Portales. Enjoy! read more

We camped here one night (thank goodness) - it was hot and dusty which of course the campground couldn't help. We were warned of numerous rattlesnakes which made for some difficult walking the dogs even on leashes as there are few non-wilderness areas, but the thousands of flies (no exaggeration) made it difficult if not impossible to unload the car, walk in and out of the trailer or even sit outside once it cooled off. Restrooms were clean, but showers were push button 30 seconds at best. The flies are a health hazard and are more than numerous due to the 5 dairies within 6 miles of the park. I would not stay here again due to the flies. We and the dogs were miserable. We stayed here in August 2013 in a travel trailer. I think we still have a fly or two in the trailer. (Don't understand why they can not control with spraying) read more

Not a bad place at all. It's a clean park & fairly secluded. You can camp, fish & bring the kids out to play under the shaded playground. Just wish there were more ducks to feed. I guess if you live in or around Portales, this would be a good place to spend some time. read more