Sumner Lake State Park
"Melrose is close enough for easy day trips, especially for fishing and picnicking by the water. Visitors from this area often choose the park for a simple outdoor getaway."
A scenic eastern New Mexico lake park offering boating, fishing, camping, and desert views.
Oasis State Park
"Melrose visitors may come to Oasis State Park for camping and birdwatching. It provides a peaceful setting compared with the surrounding plains communities."
A spring-fed desert oasis with fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, and camping near Portales.
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
"Melrose visitors often come for a low-key outdoor day trip with hiking, wildlife viewing, and river scenery."
A scenic Mississippi River valley park with historic Lindbergh connections, camping, and peaceful woodland recreation.
