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Fading Attractions · 11:08 PM

10 miles east of Barstow CA and only 100 yards from the 15 freeway, is the remnants of Lake Dolores waterpark that was started in the early 60s.

The "next exit" is about 2 miles away to the east, and 4 to the west. It is really easy to miss.

I actually backtracked to go see it.

It turned out to be awesome.

The original park closed in the late 80s.

It was sold in 1990, and remodeled as Rock-A-Hoola waterpark, opening in 1998, and going Chapter 11 in 2000.

The third try, as Discovery waterpark, opened in 2002 and closed in 2004.

It has seen some vandalism, of course.

It was sort of a creepy feeling walking among the ruins.

But I want to go back!

**crewl1** · 05-05-2013, 12:16 AM

This is a great set Kyle. So this is where you were Saturday morning?
Looks freaky. Wonder how it is after dark.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-05-2013, 01:04 AM

Great images, I love finding these kind of places, but seldom do.

So many photographic opportunities for portfolio shoots, models, bands, products and all with sunshine too.

Photographers heaven, no... just me then.

Thanks for posting.

Den · 05-05-2013, 03:46 AM

Lots of good spots for Rock n Roll band album covers!!!!! TFS. Oh I see Kerrodown mentioned that.

**patrick9** · 05-05-2013, 06:27 AM

Thanks for sharing this series. I can see why you would want to go back.

SpecialK · 05-05-2013, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

This is a great set Kyle. So this is where you were Saturday morning?
Looks freaky. Wonder how it is after dark.

Actually it was Friday, driving from Las Vegas to Calico Ghost Town and Barstow, where I stayed over.

This guy went at night.
The Rock-A-Hoola Waterpark | Lost America

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Great images, I love finding these kind of places, but seldom do.

So many photographic opportunities for portfolio shoots, models, bands, products and all with sunshine too.

Photographers heaven, no... just me then.

Thanks for posting.

It could use a good sweeping - at least the broken glass:-)

Originally posted by Den

Lots of good spots for Rock n Roll band album covers!!!!! TFS. Oh I see Kerrodown mentioned that.

Something for everyone.

Originally posted by patrick9

Thanks for sharing this series. I can see why you would want to go back.

Thanks for looking.

**crewl1** · 05-05-2013, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the link.

**Bob Harris** · 05-05-2013, 08:31 AM

they tried to keep this going but ran out of money, people and water I guess. We camped there a couple of times back in the 70s and played in the water. Great series here Kyle, thanks for the memories.

GeoJerry · 05-05-2013, 10:33 PM

Lots of interesting shots, signs of the times.

guus giesbergen · 05-06-2013, 02:19 AM

awesome, in many ways

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	This is a great set Kyle. So this is where you were Saturday morning? Looks freaky. Wonder how it is after dark.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Great images, I love finding these kind of places, but seldom do. So many photographic opportunities for portfolio shoots, models, bands, products and all with sunshine too. Photographers heaven, no... just me then. Thanks for posting.

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Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	Lots of good spots for Rock n Roll band album covers!!!!! TFS. Oh I see Kerrodown mentioned that.

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patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Thanks for sharing this series. I can see why you would want to go back.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 This is a great set Kyle. So this is where you were Saturday morning? Looks freaky. Wonder how it is after dark. Actually it was Friday, driving from Las Vegas to Calico Ghost Town and Barstow, where I stayed over. This guy went at night. The Rock-A-Hoola Waterpark \| Lost America Originally posted by kerrowdown Great images, I love finding these kind of places, but seldom do. So many photographic opportunities for portfolio shoots, models, bands, products and all with sunshine too. Photographers heaven, no... just me then. Thanks for posting. It could use a good sweeping - at least the broken glass:-) Originally posted by Den Lots of good spots for Rock n Roll band album covers!!!!! TFS. Oh I see Kerrodown mentioned that. Something for everyone. Originally posted by patrick9 Thanks for sharing this series. I can see why you would want to go back. Thanks for looking.

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Thanks for the link.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	they tried to keep this going but ran out of money, people and water I guess. We camped there a couple of times back in the 70s and played in the water. Great series here Kyle, thanks for the memories.

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GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Lots of interesting shots, signs of the times.

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