Post #812455 by MadDogMike on Sun, Mar 31, 2024 4:59 PM

I realized no one really documented the physical structure of Mojave Oasis. I may be a little biased by irreplaceably wonderful times there, but I think it may have been the greatest Tiki location every built.

Queen Kamehameha was the power behind it all along with SoccerTiki and WooHooWahine. It's been a long time and a lot of rum since then but here's what I remember about the creators. Please feel free to correct me where I'm wrong.. Seemed that Bay Park Buzzy lived there for months on end and built much of the structure with some help(?) from the local meth heads. RevBambooBen did the stage A-Frame and some signature black rock including a volcano (that I can't find a pic of). TIKI-RAY carved 2 life sized carved Mermaids and a few other Tikis. He and Tiki Kiniki helped with much of the cleanup. Even I got to pitch in on the bar a bit. NelsonsTikiHut did the big sign at the entrance. Tiki Diablo built the large clamshell roof to the Mermaid Lounge and the Rapa Nui Roost structure by the lake. little lost tiki had a big painted mural above the bar. I'm sure I'm missing plenty of people who helped.

The entryway to this mirage-like literal oasis in the desert.

The heart of the campground was a large lake with boating, fishing, swimming, relaxing, and surely some late night debauchery.

The Mermaid Lounge with it's huge scalloped shell roof was a popular hangout

The stage for entertainment was an imposing A-Frame. I'm not even sure what kind of engineering degree it took to get a building permit for that!

The second bar on the property was on the wing of a historical airplane "re-enactment" created by Bay Park Buzzy (see his post below) In the 1950s, nearby Polynesian styled resort Lake Loreen had a plane they used to ferry clients back and forth to LA and Las Vegas.

Accommodations included vintage trailers available for rent, a tent alley, and RV hook-ups

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