Oasis Visitor Center

This 1960s building was once a private airport with a hangar and restaurant. It was eye-catching from the road due to the passenger plane mounted to its roof. It was eventually purchased by the National Park Service in the 1980s. Today, there are exhibits related to the natural and cultural history of the preserve, educational materials, sales items, and an introductory film. The off-road vehicle office is here, where visitors are issued permits to drive off-road vehicles in the national preserve.