Secret Mojave Social Pool
Lucerne Valley, California
| Address: | Mojave Desert, California |
| GPS: |
34°26'58.2"N 116°43'26.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Swim
The Mojave Social Pool is a minimalist piece created by artist Alfredo Barsuglia. It's a 5ft x 11ft pool in the middle of the desert. To access the pool, you've got to obtain the key from the MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood. The pool has a solar powered filtration and chlorination system. There's a net in the next compartment to skim off any debris that might have found its way inside. Visitors who visit are asked to bring a gallon of water each to replenish the pool. Don't forget the key or that may be all the water you find.
“I wanted to build a man-made luxury that is in great contrast to the area around,†Barsuglia told ABC News today. “Water and pools are a status symbol, and it’s interesting to see how far people will drive to get to it.â€
If a key is available, the requester will be given the key for 24 hours after a staff member photocopies their driver’s license. Each user is given a sheet of paper with rules, including not being allowed to copy the key or disclose the pool’s location. The Free Arenas location, while close, is not the exact location. That must be obtained from the MAK Center for Art and Architecture.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lucerne Valley, California
- Head east on CA-18 toward Tate Ln (1.0 mi)
- Continue straight onto Old Woman Springs Rd (11.8 mi)
- Turn left (1.1 mi)
- Continue straight (0.8 mi)
- Slight left onto Green Rock Mine Rd (0.7 mi)
For good directions, go to MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood. You'll also need to obtain a key to use the pool.
