OAK CREEK TRAVEL CENTER

WORTHGROUP Architects is proud to be designing the Oak Creek Travel Plaza, a modern travel and hospitality destination located in Fort Independence, California. Commissioned by the Fort Independence Indian Tribe, this in-progress project serves as a key community asset and regional gateway along Highway 395, enhancing traveler amenities while reflecting the Tribe’s values and cultural identity.

The project includes a full-service travel plaza with fueling stations, convenience retail, dining areas, and integrated landscape design. The plaza’s design emphasizes functional efficiency, safety, and accessibility for travelers, while incorporating high-quality materials and thoughtful architectural detailing that complement the surrounding environment.

The multidisciplinary team delivering this project brings together experts across architecture, engineering, interior design, and specialized fuel systems:

  • Architecture & Interior Design: WORTHGROUP Architects, Las Vegas, NV
  • Civil Engineering: Triad/Holmes Associates, Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • Landscape Architecture: Attanasio Landscape Architecture, Las Vegas, NV
  • Structural Engineering: Reigstad & Associates, St. Paul, MN
  • MEP Engineering: FEA Consulting Engineers, Henderson, NV
  • Fuel Systems & Canopy Design: Cochise Contractors, Inc.; Esencia, LLC; EDC Electrical Consulting, LLC; Jimco Sales & Manufacturing; Starling Madison Lofquist, Inc.
  • Food Service Design: E.F. Whitney, Inc.

The Oak Creek Travel Plaza is designed to serve as a vibrant community and traveler hub, providing convenience, comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere while reflecting the unique identity of the Fort Independence Indian Tribe.

LocationFort Independence, CAClientFort Independence Indian TribeYear2025