 | | The Hideaway Campground, located within the Oasis State Park, has about four developed campsites. The Oasis State Park is set among cottonwoods trees, shifting sand dunes, and a small fishing lake. Although fishing is the park's main draw, it also has several hiking trails, a peaceful and shady campground, and an abundance of birds.The park's cottonwood trees were planted by a homesteader in 1902, but the park was not officially established until 1962. The pond (sealed with a bentonite clay liner) was created in 1972. In addition to being stocked with trout during the winter, the pond is stocked with channel catfish in the summer and numerous area residents head to the park each weekend.Most anglers sit on the shore or bring lawn chairs. The High Plains Trail runs along the base of the dunes, through prairie grasses, for about 1.5 miles. There is also a walking path 0.4 mile around the pond, and a nature trail, which wanders through the sand for about a mile. A paved wheel-chair accessible trail runs from the parking area north of the pond to the pond.Ducks and geese are often seen floating in the pond. April is the second busiest month for birdwatchers. Sightings of more than eighty species of birds have been reported in the park. |
| |  | | | Facilities: The Hideaway Campground provides restrooms, drinking water, and a picnic table. The pond has several picnic tables, including two with shelters. Reservations: Certain campsites at Hideaway Campground do require reservations. Best Time To Visit: Unknown Fees: A day usage fee and an overnight camping fee at Hideaway Campground do apply. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Know all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park. Drive only on designated roadways and obey posted speed limits.Camp only in the designated areas.Keep pets on leashes.Do not feed the wildlife.Be aware that vandalizing, defacing, or removing antiquities, minerals, plants or wildlife is absolutely prohibited.Bring and drink ample water, at least one gallon per day per person, and allow for the extreme heat of the desert in the summer.Directions: To get to Hideaway Campground from Fort Sumner, take US-84/60 to US-70, towards Portales. Oasis State Park is 6.5 miles north of Portales via NM 467. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Park Manager | | 1891 Oasis Road | | Portales, New Mexico 88130 |
| | | Phone | | General: (505) 356-5331 | |
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