Oasis State Park
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Oasis State Park is a state park
of New Mexico
, USA, located north of Portales
in Roosevelt County
. It is a popular destination with nearby residents and features a small fishing lake and several sand dunes.
Although the water quality in the centralized body of water in which the park surrounds is poor, the park itself boast spectacular sand dunes and interesting scenery.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
of New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, USA, located north of Portales
Portales, New Mexico
Portales is a city in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 11,131 at the 2000 census. Portales is located near the larger city of Clovis as well as Cannon Air Force Base, a major contributor to the economy of the region.Eastern New Mexico...
in Roosevelt County
Roosevelt County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*76.9% White*1.8% Black*1.3% Native American*0.9% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.2% Two or more races*15.9% Other races*39.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. It is a popular destination with nearby residents and features a small fishing lake and several sand dunes.
Although the water quality in the centralized body of water in which the park surrounds is poor, the park itself boast spectacular sand dunes and interesting scenery.