30 Theme Parks That Were Left Abandoned And Possibly Haunted

8. Lake Dolores Waterpark – USA

Once an oasis of fun in the scorching Mojave Desert, Lake Dolores Waterpark was originally built in the 1960s as a private retreat before opening to the public in the 1980s. The park was famed for its high-speed slides, daring jumps, and a unique zip-line water ride that sent visitors soaring into the lake below. However, after financial struggles and failed rebranding attempts—including a short-lived attempt to rename it Rock-A-Hoola Waterpark—the park finally shut its doors in 2004. Now, the remnants of Lake Dolores stand eerily against the barren desert landscape. The once-vibrant water slides have faded and cracked under the relentless sun, and the pools, long drained of water, have become graffiti-covered relics of the past. The lifeguard stations, ticket booths, and snack bars remain in a state of slow decay, as if time itself has paused. The park's isolated location and apocalyptic aesthetic have made it a magnet for urban explorers, photographers, and even Hollywood productions looking for an authentic dystopian setting. Despite its eerie silence, Lake Dolores still whispers echoes of laughter and summer days long gone.